Program Specialist II (Temp, Summer Bridge Program)
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Program Specialist II (Temp Summer Bridge Program)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Student SuccessProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Program Specialist II is a temporary summer position responsible for supervising approximately 450500 incoming freshmen residing in the campus residence halls during the Summer Bridge Program held from June 29 2026 to August 7th 2026. This five-week program is designed to help new students become acquainted with the University and transition into college life. Selected candidates will live in the residence halls with students and must be available weekdays and weekends to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. Housing and meals are provided for the duration of the program.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of 450-500 incoming freshman students in the residence halls during the Summer Bridge Program. Promote and uphold a secure environment within the residence hall.
- Conducts health and welfare checks. Assists students with housing and medical issues.
- Provides conflict resolution between students. Enforces university policy and Student Code of Conduct.
- Assist with student move-in/move-out processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills & 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.
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to stay on campus for the duration of the program to perform required job responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree with 1-2 years of experience working with university freshmen in a college setting.
- Must be able to work with freshmen peer counselors and supervisors.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
06/12/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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:
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