Job Title

Occupational Therapy Program - Program Specialist I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Health & Service Professions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, within the School of Health and Clinical Professions in the College of Health Sciences, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the Program Specialist I position. This pivotal role will drive excellence in our new and growing Occupational Therapy program, supporting both faculty and students while fostering innovation and program growth

Program Specialist I, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of the physical therapy program. This position will provide program support; assist in the admissions and enrollment processes; maintain departmental communications; manage records and ensure compliance; and provide office support.

 

This full-time, in-office position is located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may entail some evenings and weekends pending scheduled activities.  Requires the ability to work remotely at the University’s discretion.

 

Responsibilities:

35% Program Support

• Assists in managing the academic calendar for the program including scheduling classes, exams, meetings, and other events related to the OTD program.

• Plans and develops specialized programs such as open houses, orientation, conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, workshops, and tours.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, analyzes, monitors, and evaluates administrative support functions.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of budget, special reports, and other documents.

• Provides administrative support to the Program Director and faculty.

• Assists with admissions and matriculation processes. Maintains program supplies and equipment.

 

30% Program Communications

• Develops and maintains the program's web page.

• Maintains program's brochures with current information.

• Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing.

• Attends program meetings and records, distributes, and maintains minutes.

• Facilitates incoming inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders providing timely and accurate responses or directing inquiries to the appropriate person.

 

30% Records and Compliance Management

• Maintains and updates student records.

• Assists in the development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures.

• Analyzes data and assists in the preparation and maintenance of special reports and other required documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

 

5% Other Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior is experience required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to prioritize tasks 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.

Salary

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience with a target base salary range of $41,000 - $45,100 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.