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2026 - 2027 Campus Program and Project Specialist

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Lubbock, TX, United States


Job Title: YWPN Campus Program and Project Specialist. Wage/Hour Status: Exempt. Reports to: Campus Principal and Coordinator of Programs and Partnerships and Director of Development (YWPN Primary Contracts). Pay Grade: AP1. Dept./School: Talkington School YWL. Length of Contract: 210 to 226 days. Updated: 04/2026. The Young Women's Preparatory Network Foundation is funding this position at Talkington School YWL at Lubbock ISD; funded position and contingent on availability of funds.

Job Summary
The YWPN Campus Program and Project Specialist oversees the coordination, administration, and implementation of campus-wide programming, including camps, conferences, internships, mentoring initiatives, fundraising campaigns and activities, and other educational enhancement programs and resources. The primary duties of this role include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and overseeing program-related activities and data management. Working with the YWPN staff, the candidate will create and manage a portfolio of foundation/corporate/individual partners for campus opportunities and activities, grant opportunities, applications, and program reporting. The Campus Program and Project Specialist will initially develop deep knowledge of YWPN's programs and will focus on the following areas: program implementation, program leadership, program management, and external relations. This individual will work closely with students attending the YWPN campus and encourage their involvement in planned programs.

Minimum Qualifications

College degree

Professional internship or work experience preferred

Knowledge And Skills

General understanding of the YWPN mission and services provided to the schools.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proficient understanding of technology including Microsoft Office, and distance learning platforms (ie., Zoom, Google Classroom, Teams)

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Excellent ability to lead and/or collaborate with a team

Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve overall goals and objectives

Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds

Experience in the facilitation and implementation of educational programs

Self-directed with a demonstrated passion for the advancement of girls' education

Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates integrity at all times

Multi-tasking and organizational skills

Essential Responsibilities

Maintain and foster strong relationships with community partners

Work with campus and YWPN leadership teams to understand and align budget/fundraising to programming needs

Work with existing partners to implement virtual opportunities for the campus

Maintain and coordinate partnership programming for students

Monitor student's participation in service-learning opportunities and maintain the service-learning database for the campus

Manage, schedule, and implement annual alumnae reception and panel discussion

Manage, schedule, and implement annual career day

Manage, schedule, and implement Mentoring Program

Manage, schedule, and implement the Internship Program

Manage and assist the College Success Advisor in planning the Senior Signing Day Celebration

Coordinate after-school partner programs and events as needed

Organize community service opportunities for students

Oversee student engagement and participation at community and partner events

Transport and supervise students to school/community events

Support campus leadership as needed

Coordinate, organize, and support all summer programming initiatives offered by YWPN and the campus

Recruit students to participate in activities, programs, camps, and opportunities with deliberate intentionality

Coordinate with YWPN to execute network wide sisterhood opportunities for students

Additional Responsibilities

Present at various campus and YWPN leadership events

Represent the campus and the YWPN at relevant conferences, symposiums, school and local events

Attend board meetings as requested

Collaborate on projects with schools and other YWPN staff members

Additional duties as assigned by the principal or YWPN-AP Coordinator

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move up to 10 pounds on a regular basis

Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day

Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete daily work responsibilities

Ability to operate fax/copy machines, telephone, calculator, and general office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employment
The Young Women's Preparatory Network is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, individual genetic information, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.

Americans With Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Young Women's Preparatory Network may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

General Employee Requirements

Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.

Follow and support board policies in area of related responsibility.

Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.

Share development and implementation of district success plans.

Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.

Model integrity, work ethic and professional as a suitable example for LISD students.

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