Grant Specialist
Texas State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

2025156

Posting/Functional Title:

Grant Specialist

University Pay Plan Title:

Grant Specialist

Location:

San Marcos, Other - Seguin

Department:

School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Grant

Monthly Salary:

$3,835.00 - $4,135.00

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Associate's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences or related fields (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Criminal Justice) OR a high school diploma plus an equivalent of 4+ years work experience with under-served adolescents/young adults
• Practice experience with under-served populations
• Evidence of interpersonal and networking skills
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience prioritizing and organizing assigned tasks
• Experience working independently
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Development and Family Sciences or related fields (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Criminal Justice)
• First-hand lived experience with or directly impacted by adolescent pregnancy and parenting
• Bilingual English/Spanish oral and written skills strongly preferred.
• Experience working with monolingual or bilingual Spanish-speaking youth in individual or group settings, strongly preferred.
• Public speaking skills.
• Experience with case management.
• Experience implementing relationship education, job readiness, and/ or financial literacy programs.
• Supervisory experience.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing professional support to the Strengthening Relationships/Strengthening Families (SR/SF) Program https://www.fcs.txst.edu/srsf.html

• SR/SF teaches relationship and life skills through two evidence-based curricula to pregnant and/or parenting adolescents at 10-12 high schools across Central Texas.
• Grant Specialist will be based at two high schools in the San Marcos /Seguin area.
• Beginning January 2025, Grant Specialist will administer the SR/SF Program at two assigned sites.
• Travel to assigned sites 4 days/week. Some remote work.
• Grant Specialist will identify, recruit, and enroll students into the program.
• Grant Specialist will also participate in data collection from students via required surveys under the terms of our federal award.
• Grant Specialist will work with our program partners (school staff, nonprofits) to effectively administer the program.

Job Duties:

• Maintain comprehensive records. Implement relationship education, job readiness, and financial literacy skills to pregnant and parenting adolescents.
• Complete intake assessments. Provide case management.
• Conduct home visits.
• Develop a referral network for pregnant and parenting adolescents.
• Train and supervise student interns. Evaluate intern performance. Assist with performance assessments.
• Coordinate activities with school partners, student interns, staff, and faculty.
• Document and record services provided by project.
• Establish contacts with community and relevant university academic units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Job Open Date:

11/21/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

12/05/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50466

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