Postsecondary Program Specialist
Postsecondary Program Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title:Postsecondary Program Specialist
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Group: A35 Salary Plan
Primary Purpose: Responsible for monitoring budgets of various postsecondary funding sources and ensuring contract compliance from the postsecondary partners as well as serve as the liaison between all parties.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Experience:
Bachelors degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required. A degree in Business Administration Education or Criminal Justice is preferred.
Five years of fulltime wageearning experience in program management largescale program coordination budgeting or contract work.
Experience working with Windham School District/TDCJ programs and experience in legislative matters and/or contract monitoring is preferred.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
This position requires travel.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficiency in computer skills developing spreadsheets performing data analysis and word processing as well as computers and peripheral equipment.
Knowledge of the school district organization operations policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to meet assignments and manage deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a team.
Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills including excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook to develop organize and maintain data calendars and correspondence.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist in budget development cost estimates and coordinating funding sources for the postsecondary programs.
2. Monitor and report budgetary expenditures by funding source to ensure proper utilization of program funding.
3. Consult with department administrator and district staff to disseminate information.
4. Initiate and track payments for tuition fees testing supplies and textbooks used in postsecondary programs.
5. Evaluate contractrequired reporting documents submitted by postsecondary institutions to ensure contract compliance.
6. Assist department administrator with special projects data analysis research and training related to postsecondary as needed.
7. Prepare written and oral reports and other documents as needed.
8. Assist in the development of operational policies and procedures.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Policy reports and Law:
10. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
11. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at locations of work assignment.
12. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
13. Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisor Responsibilities: None
Working Conditions:
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain
emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position lift and carry up to 30 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speaking travel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
