Employment Opportunities
Staff Positions

The following is a list of vacancies available on the date this bulletin is published. Applicants may complete an application form between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on applications procedures, call the Human Resources Department at (956) 882-8205. Apply in person, or call to have an application mailed, or faxed (956) 882-7476. You may also download a Staff application from our employment page.

Note: Any job offer from the University is contingent upon: (1) proof of authorization to work in the U.S. (2) proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18 through 25 (3) completion of a background check.

The University of Texas at Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified Applicants receive equal consideration in the selection process.

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Academic Advising Specialist – Academic Advising Center (6 Positions)
Position Number: FY 13-66 
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Academic Advising
Duties: The Academic Advising Specialist will manage student retention and completion initiatives for targeted student populations. Academic Advising Specialists will utilize data to identify, monitor, and assess students’ progress toward degree completion, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions as needed. Academic Advising Specialists will work with external University staff related to appropriate support and academic needs of the target student population. Perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience: Previous advising, student service, higher education, public relations, customer service, or similar experience highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate a high degree of customer service. Experience with academic curriculum, policies and standard resources in institutions of higher education. Ability to follow complex directions, handle multiple priorities and solve problems, and work independently to initiate and complete assignments. Ability to function effectively in a team environment and possess planning and visionary skills. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, student information systems and current AAC web based applications. 
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Academic Department Liaison – Academic Affairs Division (17 Positions)**FOR UTB EMPLOYEES ONLY**  
Position Number: FY 13-61
Classification: Non Exempt
Reports to: Receives direction from the college or school senior administrative staff.
Duties: To perform a wide variety of administrative duties for an academic department or departments. Primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to, providing support and assistance to faculty, students and the general public regarding any matters related to the assigned academic department(s); ordering supplies, routing correspondence and all incoming/outgoing documents to appropriate administrators, faculty and staff; processing budget and leave paperwork as necessary; scheduling locations for meetings, preparing meeting packets, and taking minutes at meetings; assisting, preparing meeting packets, and taking minutes at meetings; assisting department chairs and faculty with course planning an textbook orders. Serve as a liaison between Academic Affairs and the assigned department or departments. Work cooperatively with the academic service center employees in administrative oversight of departmental budgets, course scheduling and employment paperwork. Position will also cover absences of senior administrative personnel during vacation/temporary leave, provide support for College, University and Academic Affairs events, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information. 
Education: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with four years of increased job responsibilities may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Position will require two to four years of related administrative experience, as well as customer service, time management, and Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Power Point) experience.
Salary: $30,000 Yearly
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

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Accompanist - Music (2 Positions)      
Position Number: FY 13-85
Classification: Exempt  
Reports to: Chairperson of the Department of Music
Scope: The University of Texas at Brownsville has an opening for two full time staff accompanist positions beginning in Fall 2013. Accompanying duties will include vocal and instrumental accompanying for bachelor level students in recitals, seminars, lessons, auditions and rehearsals. The assignment will also include accompanying choral ensembles as well as opera rehearsals and performances. Successful applicants must demonstrate a wide knowledge of vocal and instrumental literature as well as excellent sight reading and performance skills. The ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students is essential. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.   
Experience: Professional level experience as a collaborative pianist.    
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Download and complete a staff application: www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, Candidates should submit a letter of application; CV; a 30 minute DVD of a representative collaborative performance; three letters of recommendation. Submit application materials to: 

Office of Human Resources
The University of Texas at Brownsville
80 Fort Brown - Brownsville, Texas 78520
Tel. (956) 882-8205 -- Fax (956) 882-7476

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Administrative Services Manager – Campus Police**FOR UTB EMPLOYEES ONLY**      
Position Number: FY 13-44
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Chief of Police
Scope: To supervise and participate in planning of all major events relating to Campus Police business activities. To provide insight to the Assistant Chief of Police and other police supervisory personnel with planning ideas, resource utilization, and optimum scheduling routines, arrange best use of human and fiscal resources, carry out multiple simultaneous activities, prepare reports, prepare orders for services and supplies, coordinate support for programs that may not be directly supervised. Provide professional and administrative skills of a complex and confidential nature. To manage the operations and activities of the Assistant Chief of Police and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibilities. Coordinates and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief of Police. Attends and participates at required meetings, events and trainings as assigned. Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information. 
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Additional years of experience are acceptable in place of college degree requirement. 
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in an administrative or supervisory role required.  
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of an administrative office. Knowledge of principles and practices of record keeping, budget preparation and administration. Ability to maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties. Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and University policies, procedures, laws and regulations. 
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

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Assistant Chief of Police**FOR UT SYSTEM POLICE EMPLOYEES ONLY**      
Position Number: FY 13-43
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Office of the Provost
Scope: Assists the Chief of Police in the development, administration, coordination and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and activities. Responsible for coordinating the objectives of the administration of the Police Department and the law enforcement and security efforts within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.  
Duties: Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the department and work units assigned; assists in developing the departmental budget and provides administrative guidance for the control of budget expenditures.
 - Directs the preparations of a variety of records and reports relating to departmental activities; prepares reviews and presents reports and other necessary correspondence; reviews and evaluates reports and other documents submitted by subordinate personnel.
 - Evaluates and modifies, as required, programs, activities, policies, procedures, rules, orders and regulations to ensure compliance with the university’s and department’s mission, goals, objectives, core values, Board of Regent’s Rules, U.T. System Police policies, university operating procedures, department policies and general law.
 - Designs, coordinates and implements the organization and mobilization efforts of the university community to achieve the department’s mission, goals and objectives.
 - Reviews and directs the department’s fiscal, equipment and human resources activities and services; develops, reviews and manages staff and employee recruitment, development and training.
 - Identifies and resolves difficult public and human relations problems.
 - Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 - Controls and commands major investigations, emergency management situations and large university special events. Performs risk management assessments and develops related preparedness, response and mitigation manuals.
 - Designs and implements operational, technical and administrative methods of university community policing, crime prevention, delinquency control, law enforcement and related functions, including but not limited to, investigations and identification, patrol, traffic control and safety.
 - Represents the police department at meetings, conferences and other public functions; acts, as directed, as media spokesperson for the police department.
 - Conducts, directs and reviews investigations of officer and staff misconduct within the police department and makes disciplinary action recommendations to the Chief of Police.
 - Coordinates law enforcement activities with other departments and law enforcement agencies.
 - Participates in professional organizations and on a variety of boards, commissions and committees.
 - Assumes command of the police department in the absence of the chief.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university. 
Minimum Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible broad based experience as a commissioned police officer with a recognized law enforcement agency with four years of management and command-level responsibility. Must have a Texas Peace Officer license, advanced certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, and a Class “C’ Texas driver’s license. 
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an advanced police management and leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police or a State Law Enforcement Command College. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Prefer five years of major command responsibility as a Police Lieutenant or Captain. Experience and knowledge in the areas of event management, homeland security, risk management, emergency management, dignitary protection and building security.
Other Info: Person's holding the title of Assistant Chief of Police, Captain or Lieutenant and commissioned by The University of Texas System Police (ODOP) are eligible to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Business Analyst – Information Technology
Position Number: FY 13-69  
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Business Analyst 
Duties: To perform a wide variety of administrative duties for the ITS Division and Departments. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing support and assistance  to staff regarding any matters related to ordering supplies, routing correspondence and all incoming/outgoing documents to appropriate administrators and staff; processing budget, reconciliations, leave and travel paperwork as necessary; scheduling locations for meetings.
Familiarity with Colleague, PeopleSoft, and the data warehouse to create and run management reports for the division. Work cooperatively with the Senior Business Analyst for administrative oversight of the divisional budget, project planning, and employment paperwork. Position will also cover absences of senior administrative personnel during vacation/temporary leave, provide support for ITS events, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with four years of increased job responsibilities may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Two years of related administrative and/or analyst experience is preferred, as well as customer service, independent time management, technical writing, effective verbal and written communications, working in a team setting and Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience.  
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Data Analyst II – Provost/VPAA **FOR UTB EMPLOYEES ONLY**
Position Number: FY 13-62
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs
Duties: Assist in the development and maintenance of institutional data tools for the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs. This position will be responsible for generating and formatting routine institutional reports for executive management. The Data Analyst II provides assistance in the coordination, preparation and validation of various state, regional, and federal reports. The duties include but are not limited to the following: Develop and analyze reports in Colleague for the division of the Provost and Academic Affairs. Assist the Division with the development of data tools and databases to improve and automate business processes. Develop reporting tools using data from Colleague and PeopleSoft. Use Informer to develop reports and information for the Division. Develop other technical solutions to improve the flow of information within the Division. Assist in the analysis and preparation of information required for state and other external reporting. Provide user assistance and direction for ad hoc data reporting. Work with users and other division staff on a routine basis to troubleshoot reported problems pertaining to the reports and the reporting database environment. Identify the cause, design or develop an approach for resolution. Upon approval, implement the correction to meet user specific needs. Test, evaluate, and implement new or upgraded software. Assist with training campus users on tools, and in the using of tools. Design, code, test and install complex reports/ queries based on technical specifications. Provide technical direction to less experienced team members. Work on multiple projects with competing deadlines requiring strong attention to detail and analytics. Perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or related discipline required with 4 years of experience.
Experience: Position will require four years of experience working with statistical and/or financial data including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access. Programming and Certifications in supported technologies preferred. Excellent organization, teamwork, problem solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
Salary: $42,000 to $48,000 Yearly
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Classification: Exempt  
Reports to: Manager, Operations and Services, Institutional Grant Writers
Scope: The Development Research Associate will provide comprehensive grant support focusing on Institutional Research Initiatives. Responsible for researching and identifying potential funding sources, writing, submitting and tracking grant applications to potential local, state, and federal agencies as well as to corporate and private foundations. Works with administrative staff, deans, faculty members and appropriate staff to conceptualize and produce funding proposals and reports. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility and assists in general institutional activities as assigned by supervisor. Occasional travel required. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Preferred majors: Journalism, English or Business Administration.    
Experience: Two years’ experience preferred, preferably in grant writing. Effective communication skills (both oral and written) and good computer skills is required.    
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Photographer II      
Position Number: FY 13-45
Reports to: Director of News and Information
Scope: To provide advanced technical photographic skills to produce photographic products. Responsible for the execution of special photographic assignments, document university events and campus life, stock photography images for institutional marketing and special photo assignments for various university departments as requested. Photographs a wide variety of subjects and materials; takes photographic assignments on and off campus. Makes estimates of time and material needed to produce prints, slides and other photographic materials. Perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Photography courses and additional specialized training in photograph laboratory operations and production or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Three years of experience in photographic work and photo editing software is required. Ability to operate press camera, industrial copy camera required. Usual studio conditions, plus varied conditions on assignments and travel including nights and weekends.    
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

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Principal – Math and Science Academy       
Position Number: FY 13-86
Classification: Exempt  
Reports to: Dean, College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Scope: The University of Texas at Brownsville seeks a Principal for the Academy of Mathematics and Science. The Principal will manage the operation of all campus activities, implement University and Academy policies, and oversee instructional programs. This is a full-time position offered for 2013-2014 Academic Year. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Minimum of Master’s degree with a valid Principal Certificate. Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred.    
Experience: At least three years of experience as a high school/middle school principal; knowledge of curriculum and instruction; strong communications, public relations, leadership, and interpersonal skills; minimum five years teaching experience in an accredited public school classroom.     
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Download and complete a staff application: www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, Please submit letter of interest, vita, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a list of five references with names, addresses, and telephone numbers to:

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Senior Business Analyst – Information Technology
Position Number: FY 13-47   
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Duties: Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague (HR, Finance and Student), PeopleSoft (HR, Finance and Student), and the data warehouse to create and run what-if scenarios and management reports for the division and occasionally other institutional divisions. Manage administrative oversight of the divisional budget, project planning, and employment paperwork. Performs a hands-on role in the ITS division that includes analysis of existing business processes and information, collaboration with internal and external offices and development of new and improved business processes for ITS.
Oversee and assist the Business Analyst with administrative duties for the ITS Division and Departments including, but not be limited to, providing support and assistance to staff regarding any matters related to ITS and its departments ordering supplies, routing correspondence and all incoming/outgoing documents to appropriate administrators and staff; processing budget, reconciliations, leave and travel paperwork as necessary; and scheduling locations for meetings. Position will also cover absences of senior administrative personnel during vacation/temporary leave, provide support for ITS events, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with six years of increased job responsibilities may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Four or more years of related administrative experience, as well as customer service, independent time management, technical writing, effective verbal and written communications and Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience.  
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with UTB Pay Plan.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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Senior Research Associate (Post Doctoral)
Position Number: FY 11-45

Reports to: Director of the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Scope: The Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy (CGWA) at the University of Texas at Brownsville is opening several postdoctoral positions in experimental and/or theoretical gravitational-wave physics. The theoretical research at the Center focuses on astrophysical source modeling, analysis of data from operational ground-based gravitational wave detectors, LISA data analysis and the phenomenological astrophysics of gravitational wave sources. The experimental research concentrates on technical aspects of the NASA LISA mission and on research supporting Enhanced and Advanced LIGO, as well as developing new techniques for future interferometric gravitational wave detectors. The center also has a strong program in gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing techniques. Researchers are involved in the NANOGrav and PPTA collaborations and the pulsar surveys at the Green Bank and Arecibo radio telescopes. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal record history information. We seek outstanding individuals who are qualified to fulfill at least one of the following four profiles:
1. Optics and laser interferometry:
The candidate will work on experimental aspects of interferometric gravitational wave detectors, especially focusing on laser and optics related topics like noise investigations and laser stabilization on optical cavities and atomic resonances.
2. Real-Time digital control systems:
The LISA research performed at the CGWA requires proficiency in fast digital controls systems and the ability to learn how to adapt and program DSP and FPGA hardware. The work is strongly related to the optics and laser hardware of LISA but is in part also applicable to LIGO and will require strong cooperation with our optics and interferometry group.
3. Theoretical gravitational-wave physics:   
The candidate is expected to work on data analysis and astrophysics projects with an emphasis on LISA related applications. There is a considerable overlap of this type of research with ground-based detectors and the projects can be at the interface of both types of detectors.
4. Pulsar timing and gravitational wave detection:
The candidate is expected to work on all aspects of gravitational wave detection using radio pulsars. This includes, but is not limited to, the observational and theoretical aspects of pulsar searching and timing as well as gravitational wave detection using a network of pulsars.
Education: PhD in Physics or Astronomy is required.
Additional Information: Initial appointments will be for one year, with subsequent re-appointments contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance. Qualified applicants without gravitational-wave physics research background are also encouraged to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Please submit a staff application: download from www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, (i) a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications; (ii) a brief statement of research interests (not to exceed one page); and (iii) three letters of recommendation.

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