Program Coordinator

Lubbock

39950BR

TTU K12 District Support

Position Description

Supports the program director by performing administrative duties related to planning, directing and coordinating both the academic and operational activities of the program.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Research STAAR EOC history and needs for new Full-time admissions, (requires access to secure Texas Assessment Management System granted by DTC).
• Contact student/parent upon STAAR EOC course enrollment to provide and discuss test dates, locations, requirements, and scores.
• Maintain department spreadsheets of Full-time Students' STAAR EOC, TAKS, or TAAS graduation requirements.
• Assist DTC with secure STAAR materials receiving, storage, shipping, and participate in annual district testing coordinator training, TEA TETNs, and ETS webinars regarding STAAR.
• Document and update STAAR EOC scores in SIS, student folders, and Full-time spreadsheet, (requires access to secure Texas Assessment Management System granted by DTC).
• Assist with student test registrations in Texas Assessment TIDE portal (access granted by DTC).
• Serve as a test site coordinator and/or administrator during annual STAAR and EOC testing.
• Attend local and regional testing coordinator trainings and workshops to remain up-to-date on responsibilities of district testing departments.
• Maintain documentation of communication with students and families from the district testing department.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheet, very detail oriented; excellent organizational and communication skills ability to learn and adapt to new assessment and student information systems, and software and hardware changes and updates.
• Knowledge of Texas public school state assessment requirements.

Required Qualifications

High school plus six years experience in related field. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Teacher Certification; three years teaching experience in Texas public schools; experience with
  state assessments(STAAR) in Texas public schools.
• Knowledge of the Texas Assessment Management System. Knowledge of test security and confidentiality requirements for STAAR.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified applicants for this position will be subject to a pre-employment Texas Tech University background check, and in addition, a Texas Education Agency criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by the Texas Legislature for independent school districts.

The following must accompany the application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional/Personal Reference
• To complete the application process, you must click on the Pre-Employment Affidavit link below to complete an additional form. Once the form is complete, you must return it within 5 business days, to Brittany Sikes at e-mail brsikes@ttu.edu 7. Please contact Brittany Sikes for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
  • Pre-Employment Affidavit

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.