Program Associate Science & Stakeholder Engagement

Posting Information Posting Information Posting Number 2023791 Posting/Functional Title Program Associate Science & Stakeholder Engagement University Pay Plan Title Program Specialist Location San Marcos Department Meadows Ctr for Water & the Environment Recruitment Type Open to All Job Type Full-Time Monthly Salary $4583.
33 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
Knowledge Of Texas State policies and procedures; facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communications best practices; interpersonal communication principles; various communication and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Miro Board, and Zoom; various software including, Office and Adobe.
Skills Analytical: Ability to read and understand guidelines related to assistance of preparation and filing of grants, projects, or other types of proposals.
Project/Process Management: Prioritize own workload and readjust as needed Technology: Using online collaborative platforms (e.
g.
, Miro Boards) to elicit expert and stakeholder opinions.
Administrative Support: Organizing and maintaining project records, files, and databases, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.
Oral and Written Communication: Prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports, presentations, various write-ups, and project materials.
Explain technical material to laypersons.
Interpersonal Skills: Establish rapport with a variety of entities, agencies, and universities.
Work as a team member on all tasks.
Interact professionally and courteously with project stakeholders and members of the public.
Problem-Solving: Clearly and graphically communicate complex information in a creative way.
Abilities Ability to tailor messages for multiple audiences; collaborate with teams; multitask; understand and interpret complex research; write clearly; develop and present project materials to small/large groups; interact professionally.
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree, in communication, mediation, natural resources or a related field Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree, communication, mediation, natural resources, or related field Job Description The Program Associate supports a range of facilitation, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and conflict resolution services for a variety of water and natural resource projects.
Job Duties Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement Lead process in preparing for events facilitated by the Meadows Center, which includes but is not limited to scheduling and preparing the meeting space; designing processes to elicit expert opinion; preparing resource documents, visual aids, and support documents as needed; and practicing the facilitation process.
Serve as lead facilitator and/or co-facilitator for meetings and small group breakouts, as directed by supervisor.
Project/Grant Coordination Responsible for planning, organizing, and performing grant projects related to facilitation and stakeholder engagement–completes and submits grant applications to secure funding.
Serve as PI to manage facilitation-related grants and ensure project deliverables are completed to high standards.
Create action plans and craft materials that effectively communicate the path forward to guide the project.
Provide facilitation assistance to programmatic grants.
Partnerships & Representation Form partnerships.
Identify and engage contacts to leverage resources for the Meadows Center and its programs.
As directed by the supervisor, represent the Meadows Center at speaking engagements, external meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Administrative and Organizational Support Manage project email accounts.
Schedule and run organizational functions/internal meetings.
Lead ad hoc special projects internally to support strategic growth.
Marketing and Communications Support Support marketing efforts (e.
g.
, develop presentations and outreach materials).
Coordinate proposals and graphic design.
Write, edit, and/or proofread project reports and meeting summaries.
Develop meeting materials.
Additional Information to Applicants 1.
In a Word document, an applicant is required to address how they qualify for each of the required qualifications and electronically attach the document where indicated ‘Other Required Documents’ under the section Applicant Document>Required Documents>Other Required Documents.
2.
Applicant is required to electronically attach to the application, a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial will be accepted), and a list of references.
3.
Applicant must be able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of employment.
This job will require some travel and occasional work on weekends.
Job Open Date 08/17/2023 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) Open Until Filled Yes Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
, You will be required to electronically attach a transcript.
, You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references 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.