The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 17th, 2025
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Assistant Director Special Programs - Veterans Upward Bound. This role involves assisting the Director with managing day-to-day operations of a grant-funded program by supervising personnel, coordinating activities, handling budget tasks, developing proposals, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Highlights
- Assist the Director with supervision and daily activities of the Veterans Upward Bound program.
- Coordinate program/project activities, including organizing seminars, conferences, and presentations.
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor budgets and assist with grant proposal writing.
- Develop long and short-term program plans and represent the program in official functions.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience required.
- Supplies direct supervision to assigned staff and works under general supervision from an assigned supervisor.
- Must possess strong writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Office environment with some travel and weekend work; must be able to handle physical tasks related to event setup.
- Position is funded by a grant expiring on August 31, 2027, with salary commensurate with experience.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
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Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8593
Working Title | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To assist the Director with the day-to-day operations of an assigned grant funded program or project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for assisting the Director in all phases of the assigned program or project.
Description of Duties | Assists in the supervision of the personnel and day-to-day activities of a program or project. Coordinates the various activities of the program/project. Assists with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring. Develops and writes proposals for funding grants and assists others in proposal writing. Develops long and short-term programs. Represents program/project or department in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the programs mission and goals. Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in field related to program or project.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in field related to program or project.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years experience in field related to program or project.
Preferred Experience | None.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 10/15/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2027
Working Title | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To assist the Director with the day-to-day operations of an assigned grant funded program or project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for assisting the Director in all phases of the assigned program or project.
Description of Duties | Assists in the supervision of the personnel and day-to-day activities of a program or project. Coordinates the various activities of the program/project. Assists with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring. Develops and writes proposals for funding grants and assists others in proposal writing. Develops long and short-term programs. Represents program/project or department in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the programs mission and goals. Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in field related to program or project.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in field related to program or project.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years experience in field related to program or project.
Preferred Experience | None.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 10/15/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2027
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49001
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49001
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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