The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 16 hours ago
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - STUDENT MEDIA
Edinburg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Coordinator for their Student Media department. This role involves overseeing various media programs, promoting student engagement, and managing day-to-day operations while supporting experiential learning opportunities for students.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives
Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities and personnel of the newspaper, radio, TV, magazine, and marketing programs within the Office of Student Media
Supports student journalists in covering campus events, news, and issues while maintaining editorial independence
Assists students with digital media best practices , including basic Search Engine Optimization writing, online publishing, social media content creation, and use of multimedia elements (text, photos, audio, video) across platforms
Provides recommendations for future planning and innovation to ensure programs align with institutional goals and enhance the overall student experience
Coordinates the various activities of the programs and events that support student engagement and experiential learning initiatives
Develops and supervises the implementation of multiple projects or programs
Coordinates long and short-term programs, including performing feasibility studies and estimating the cost of the program. Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program
Assists with the implementation of assessment and evaluation of student media programs and learning outcomes, using data-driven analysis to improve operations and student development, including leadership, collaboration, professional skills, and career readiness
Assists others in writing and developing proposals for funding grants
Represents department in official functions
Reviews program records and reports of activities and recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required
Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts
May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs
Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals
Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations
Provides appropriate reports as required for the project or program
Provides ongoing staff development, on site demonstrations and field-based experiences related to project or program
May participate in the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of all assigned staff
Coordinates logistics for workshops, trainings, meetings, events, and special projects
Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding program policies and procedures
Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program
May coordinate and oversee tutorial, counseling, teaching, and/or training activities of the program
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university
Three (3) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
One (1) year of the required experience with a Master's degree, or
Five (5) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities
Preferred
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in one or more areas of media production such as news writing, website development, advertising, marketing and/or public relations to include budget management; or Three (3) years of the required experience with a Master's degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations or related field from an accredited university
Experienced with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and Audition), Broadcast Equipment, Radio and television studio equipment operation and troubleshooting
Company
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution of Higher Education
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (71)
2023 (60)
2022 (57)
2021 (53)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.32MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"NASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-04-11Grant· $2.4M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.74M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
Ben Plantan
Chief Marketing Officer
Debra Torres
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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