Senior Project Coordinator (AUSTIN, TX)

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Functional Title: Senior Project Coordinator 
Job Title: Program Specialist VII 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: CCL Assoc Comm - SO Admin 
Posting Number: 17891 
Closing Date: 06/25/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services 
Salary Range: $7,438.29 - $9,508.25 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 20% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description: 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Associate Commissioner (DAC) of Regional Operations for Child Care Regulation (CCR) in the Regulatory Services Division (RSD), of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Senior Project Coordinator performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultation and technical assistance work associated with Day Care, Residential Care, and Heightened Monitoring operations. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing major CCR and Regional Operations projects and providing consultative oversight and project technical assistance to Regional Operations staff, other areas of HHSC leadership, community organizations, and the public. The Senior Project Coordinator leads and assists with organization of systems to ensure the success of the CCR DAC of Regional Operations in daily work, projects, initiatives, and presentations. This position will provide direct support to tasks completed by the DAC including but not limited to process improvements for CCR. This position will work closely with all Regional Operations and CCR staff and is responsible for building strong collaborative relationships with other areas within CCR. This position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Develops schedules related to projects, monitors project activities, coordinates meetings, leads and/or participates in workgroups for Regional Operations. Creates and updates tracking logs for CCR projects related to Regional Operations. The Senior Project Coordinator identifies and resolves challenges to successfully complete initiatives while maintaining ongoing clear communication with DAC and Directors of Field (DoF). (30%)

Assists in the success of CCR and Regional Operations goals and objectives while assisting with coordinating and overseeing transformation activities, including process improvements, for Regional Operations. Develops and implements effective change techniques for evaluating agency processes, identifying the need for new processes and/or change to existing processes, and provides guidance to staff in the development and implementation of new methods and procedures. Analyzes data, trends, and other reports to identify and plan improvements to the CCR program. Ensures policy compliance by identifying and solving policy compliance issues. (30%)

Leads the development and tracks progress of multiple initiatives, ensures project management accountability tools and documents are updated to reflect current project status, and attends initiative-related meetings. Reports and presents information related to program initiatives and process improvements to various levels of leadership. Coordinates Regional Operations responses for legislative and media inquiries. Provides clear written and verbal communication to all Regional Operations staff as needed on behalf of the DAC. (20%)

Performs related work as assigned which may include but is not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supportive role to the DAC. (20%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements affecting operations of the Child Care Regulation Department.

Knowledge of project management processes and techniques.

Skilled in ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Skilled in organizational systems and/or tracking systems for successful project outcomes.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.

Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to work under stress of deadlines and competing priorities.

Ability to serve in a lead role providing direction to others.

Ability to lead collaboratively and have crucial conversations while implementing process changes and improvements.

Ability to travel statewide to lead projects (20%)

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Possess project management certification or will obtain within 12 months of hire.

Initial Selection Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred. Education and/or experience equivalent to a four-year college degree may be substituted for the four-year degree. Project management experience required. Experience in writing, formatting, and/or editing large documents.

Additional Information:

None

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.