The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ November 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Economic Development Training Specialist. The role involves supporting the operation, coordination, and delivery of workforce and economic development programs by collaborating with stakeholders, businesses, and individuals to provide training programs, coaching, and technical assistance aligned with economic development objectives.
Highlights
- Develop, plan, and coordinate training programs for participants and clients.
- Support the delivery and operation of workforce and economic development initiatives.
- Provide coaching, technical assistance, and customized training content to clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with university departments, external agencies, and community partners to build and maintain customer relations.
- Prepare training materials, reports, cost estimates, and program evaluations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in training development or project management.
- Business operations management experience and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
- Position requires overseeing assigned staff and maintaining compliance with reporting and confidentiality policies.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience; full-time exempt employment.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST
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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
*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 | SRGV8671
Working Title | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | Entrepreneurship & Commer Ctr
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide support in the operation, coordination, and delivery of workforce and economic development programs and projects. To support the goals of UTRGV’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development working closely with stakeholders, businesses, and individuals to provide training programs, individualized coaching, and technical assistance
Description of Duties | Develops, plans and coordinates the execution of training programs for participants and clients. Provides support in the operation, coordination and delivery of training programs for workforce and economic development programs and projects. Provides oversight and support to assigned programs, facilities, and projects related to workforce and economic development. Collaborates with participants/clients to create targeted learning initiatives aligned with the business objectives and develop appropriate content. Plans, develops, and prepares training curriculums, materials, surveys, and reports for the programs assigned. Provides coaching, technical assistance, and training to clients, participants, and stakeholders for the attainment of goals and objectives. Responsible for performing activities to promote workforce and economic development outreach and awareness of services through a variety of methods including marketing research, partnership development, presentations, networking, and other events/activities across the community. Recommends policies and procedures for improvement of training programs, facilities, and program functions. Prepares reports and maintains related documentation of services to ensure compliance with reporting, performance, legal and confidentiality policies. Prepares technical documents, cost estimates, program proposals, and evaluation outcome reports. Collaborates with clients, university departments, resource partners, external agencies, and related sponsors, committees, and/or associations. · Builds and maintains customer relations and acts as liaison between the customers and other university entities. Attends professional development trainings, seminars, and conferences, and stays abreast of training trends, tools and best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Communications, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or other related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years of experience performing job-related duties such as developing and facilitating training and or project management.
Preferred Experience | Business operations management experience. Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Equipment | Use of standard office machines.
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. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to effectively use interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of completion simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to large audiences. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of training strategies.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 11/24/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | Entrepreneurship & Commer Ctr
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide support in the operation, coordination, and delivery of workforce and economic development programs and projects. To support the goals of UTRGV’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development working closely with stakeholders, businesses, and individuals to provide training programs, individualized coaching, and technical assistance
Description of Duties | Develops, plans and coordinates the execution of training programs for participants and clients. Provides support in the operation, coordination and delivery of training programs for workforce and economic development programs and projects. Provides oversight and support to assigned programs, facilities, and projects related to workforce and economic development. Collaborates with participants/clients to create targeted learning initiatives aligned with the business objectives and develop appropriate content. Plans, develops, and prepares training curriculums, materials, surveys, and reports for the programs assigned. Provides coaching, technical assistance, and training to clients, participants, and stakeholders for the attainment of goals and objectives. Responsible for performing activities to promote workforce and economic development outreach and awareness of services through a variety of methods including marketing research, partnership development, presentations, networking, and other events/activities across the community. Recommends policies and procedures for improvement of training programs, facilities, and program functions. Prepares reports and maintains related documentation of services to ensure compliance with reporting, performance, legal and confidentiality policies. Prepares technical documents, cost estimates, program proposals, and evaluation outcome reports. Collaborates with clients, university departments, resource partners, external agencies, and related sponsors, committees, and/or associations. · Builds and maintains customer relations and acts as liaison between the customers and other university entities. Attends professional development trainings, seminars, and conferences, and stays abreast of training trends, tools and best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Communications, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or other related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Three (3) years of experience performing job-related duties such as developing and facilitating training and or project management.
Preferred Experience | Business operations management experience. Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Equipment | Use of standard office machines.
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. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to effectively use interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of completion simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to large audiences. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of training strategies.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 11/24/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
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/49467
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/49467
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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