Program Specialist III - Health Professions

Job Title

Program Specialist III - Health Professions

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CASE Nursing/Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist III, under general supervision, performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory work. In addition, the Program Specialist III manages program requirements related to assessment and accreditation.

Salary information: The expected salary range is $45,000-$55,000 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides and coordinates advanced professional level administrative support to programs and may assign duties for specified programs.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and documents/maintains standards and statuses.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements accreditation procedures, plans, activities, or policies, liaising with accrediting agency, and keeping records of data for annual reporting internally and externally.
• Participates in the hiring and training of administrative staff.
• Provides support for Dean and Divisional Chairs for various division activities.
• Confers with staff on program issues and problems. Works on program quality and improvements.
• Coordinates documentation related to development activities and improvement expectations.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs. Implements and monitors the systematic review of programs and services in support of the college’s mission and strategic plan.
• Participates in institutional service roles, such as committees, club sponsorships, and advisory committees. Represents the College in internal and external meetings related to accreditations and assessment.
• Coordinates project activities including project initiation, value assessments, work plan development, estimating, and project controls. 
• Coordinates evaluations, compiles information, provides assessments, and generates reports as required. Directs the collection, analysis, and reporting of assessment data needed for accreditations.
• Cross trains with other staff positions to ensure service continuity in the College
• Liaise closely with the faculty, chairs, dean, and the university committees, coordinating accurate data collection and reporting to earn and/or maintain accreditation for undergraduate, graduate, and post-master’s certificate programs. Plan and implement program review and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to guide and implement an effective program review process. Monitor overall compliance with accreditations’ standards and requirements.
• Work with the Office of Effectiveness and Research (OIER) to support SACSCOC accreditation.
• Assist with new program development paperwork and approval process in compliance with timelines and policies.
• Assist with implementing grants and proposals.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• 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 judgement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of Canvas or other learning management system (LMS)
• Experience in higher education
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of AEFIS (Assessment, Evaluation, Feedback & Intervention System)
• Experience using FAMIS/Canopy, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, Canvas and/or various messaging and videoconferencing platforms
• Project management experience
• Two (2) years’ experience with accreditation – program specific and/or regional accreditation

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
• Experience with Accreditation – program specific and/or regional accreditation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.