Program Specialist I (LSS)
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Job Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Program Specialist I (LSS)Agency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
ACE - Academic SupportProposed Minimum Salary
$17.54 hourlyJob Location
Laredo TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job Summary
The Program Specialist I (LSS) under general supervision performs entry-level specialist duties for a department college or division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in planning developing implementing coordinating and monitoring programs and services.
Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences seminars lectures meetings and workshops to facilitate program goals.
Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets special reports and other documents.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Supervise train and support Learning Support Specialists (LSS) in their instructional and advising roles.
Coordinate staffing schedules and instructional assignments for co-requisite courses and academic labs.
Ensure LSS sessions align with course outcomes and institutional academic standards.
Collaborate with faculty teaching developmental and co-requisite courses to align support strategies with curriculum.
Assist in the design and implementation of learning interventions workshops and skill-building sessions.
Monitor and assess the impact of LSS on student performance retention and progression.
Develop individualized academic support plans in collaboration with LSS and faculty when necessary.
Organize and deliver regular training and professional development opportunities for LSS staff.
Stay current with best practices in developmental education academic support and student success strategies.
Collect and analyze data on student engagement academic performance and program effectiveness.
Prepare regular reports for the Director on the impact and outcomes of the Learning Support program.
Recommend improvements based on data and institutional goals.
Serve as the primary liaison between LSS faculty teaching co-requisite courses and other student support offices.
Work collaboratively with the Mentoring and Tutoring programs to ensure a seamless support structure for students.
Minimum Requirements
Education Bachelors degree in applicable field.
Experience 3 years related experience preferably in a higher education setting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience
Knowledge of freshmen recovery efforts.
Registration procedures.
Faculty support.
Academic support.
Events and conference coordination.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to:
Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal organizational and customer service skills.
Maintain attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
Able to apply software in updating the MAP Workbook for UNIV courses.
Licensing / Professional Certification None.
Physical Requirements None.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position may supervise employees.
Other Requirements
Weekend and evening work may occasionally be required
Position requires on campus face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Salary: $17.54/hourly
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
Resume
Cover Letter
3 -5 professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.
