• Job #: 2026-80
• TWC Job #: 17037728
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Monthly Salary: $5,083.34 – $5,583.34
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B19
• Class: 1572
• Status: Open

Program Coordinator – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Program Coordinator (Program Specialist III) to work in the Public Safety Office – Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $5,083.34 – $5,583.34 a month ($61,000.08 – 67,000.08 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.  The focus of this position is providing support and coordination for the SASTF. Work involves coordinating meetings, disseminating information to various parties including members, frequent contact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and performing other internal support work.

• Coordinates SASTF meetings, including Steering Committee meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Coordinates, prepares, edits, and distributes meeting materials, meeting minutes, meeting correspondence, and other documents.
• Maintains and updates program documents including membership lists, timelines, reports, summaries, policies and procedures, and training and operating manuals.
• Compiles and edits data for charts, graphs, and databases.
• Assists in analyzing data and supports preparation of data summaries and reports.
• Ensures that SASTF website and online resource directory content is comprehensive and up to date.
• Assists with preparation of periodic and special reports and ensures that deadlines are met.
• Assists with research and editing of agency publications such as brochures, forms, manuals, and reports.
• Manages and maintains schedules.
• Prepares and compiles presentation and training materials.
• May respond to general inquiries regarding SASTF activities.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative assistance, support, and coordination.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in government, criminal justice programs, business, or a related field; and
• Experience in the field of criminal justice, victim advocacy, or crime victim rights.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.