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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program)

🇺🇸 Brownsville, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ August 12th, 2026
K-12 Rive

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director of Special Programs for the College Assistance Migrant Program and Student Support Services Program. The role involves managing grant-funded programs, overseeing program operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and developing initiatives to support student access, retention, and academic success.

Highlights

  • Manages operations of College Assistance Migrant Program, Student Support Services Program, and other grant-funded projects.

  • Ensures compliance with federal regulations and program objectives.

  • Supervises hiring, training, and daily activities of program personnel.

  • Leads post-secondary transition processes for grant cohort participants.

  • Oversees student recruitment, tutoring, workshops, mentoring, and travel activities.

  • Manages program budget and prepares grant proposals and applications.

  • Conducts data collection and program evaluation for federal reporting and institutional assessment.

  • Develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represents programs at official functions.

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field and five years of relevant experience including grant management and one year supervisory experience.

  • Works in the College Access & K-12 Partners department; salary commensurate with experience; position is full-time and grant-funded through 06/30/2027.

DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program) Full Description

Office Location
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: [email protected]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]

Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]

College of Fine Arts: [email protected]

College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
*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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number SRGV9081
Working Title DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - (College Assistance Migrant Program & Student Support Services Program)
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Brownsville, Texas
Department College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
To manage the operation of assigned grant funded programs, including the College Assistance Migrant Program, Student Support Services Program, and other projects as assigned, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the assigned programs.
Description of Duties
  • Directs, manages, and oversees program operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while supporting student access, retention, academic success, and college completion initiatives.
  • Develops and leads post-secondary transition processes for grant cohort participants.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises project personnel and the day-to-day activities of assigned programs. 
  • Supervises the student recruitment and selection process to ensure eligible program participants benefit from program services.
  • Supervises the various activities of the program such as tutoring, workshops, student travel, mentoring, conferences, advisement, etc.
  • Prepares, maintains, and monitors program budget aligned with grant objectives and requirements
  • Investigates grant opportunities and drafts proposals and applications. 
  • Supervises data collection and program evaluation for use in reporting to federal agencies and institutional assessment.
  • Develops long and short-term programs aligned with grant objectives
  • Represents programs in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goal. 
  • Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. 
  • Participates in institutional and divisional events, committees, and services.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education or field related to program or project from an accredited University.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or field related to program or project from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Five (5) years’ experience in field related to program, to include grant management and or program administration and one (1) year supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required,. iIncluding traveling with students. travel. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. Must be able to travel to local sites 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. Normally usual office environment; particular program or project may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, or meetings. May be required to be available for evening and weekend special events.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 07/30/2026
Grant Funded Position Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 06/30/2027
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
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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
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/52037
Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * 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
  3. * 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
  4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * 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
  6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Reference Letter 1
  5. Reference Letter 2
  6. Reference Letter 3
  7. Certifications and Licenses
  8. Training Certificates
  9. Other Document
  10. List of 3 References
  11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
  13. Letter of Interest
  14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  15. Additional Document

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