Program Specialist I (Scholarly Communications)

Job Location: Laredo, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Summary The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry‐level specialist duties for a department, college, or division.

Physical Requirements: General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Licensing / Professional Certification None Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services. Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals. Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents. Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

Additional Responsibilities: Assists with coordinating and offering comprehensive user‐centered scholarly communication services. Assists in designing and implementing scholarly communication procedures, programs, services and tools. Assists in collecting, interpreting, and developing special reports using quantitative and qualitative data. Assists in developing and delivering relevant instructional content for scholarly communication and research.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: No experience required. Preferred

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in library and information science, communication, data science, or related field. Experience working in a public service capacity. Experience conducting research. Knowledge and Abilities 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 judgment.

Preferred: Knowledge and Abilities Springshare suite (LibGuides, LibCal, etc.). Statistical software and data visualization tools. Citation management tools. Library research and services in academic library settings. Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills. Supervision of Others This position does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements: Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required. Position requires on campus, face‐to‐face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.