PROGRAM MANAGER

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
SRGV9064


Working Title
PROGRAM MANAGER


Number of Vacancies
1


Location
Weslaco, Texas


Department
RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship


FTE
1


FLSA
Exempt


Scope of Job


To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.

Description of Duties

• Administers and manages programs and initiatives that promote student involvement, innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, leadership development, and experiential learning.
• Develops and implements strategic goals, programming, and assessment measures that support student success, retention, and participation.
• Collaborates with the Vackar Office of Involvement and Center for Engagement (VOICE) and other university departments to plan, coordinate, and implement student involvement initiatives, leadership development programs, innovation-focused events, networking experiences, and co-curricular activities that enhance student involvement and success.
• Coordinates mentorship, experiential learning, and venture development opportunities that connect students with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
• May recommend and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements to enhance program effectiveness and achieve established objectives.
• Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and recruitment strategies to increase student participation and awareness of Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) programs and services.
• Establishes and maintains tracking systems to collect, monitor, and evaluate program data, student engagement, participation, outcomes, and partner satisfaction.
• Prepares reports, proposals, presentations, assessments, and other program documentation; analyzes results and recommends program improvements.
• Oversees program budgets, expenditures, event logistics, and operational activities to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.
• Supervises assigned staff; coordinates staff, training and development; provides guidance, establishes work priorities, and evaluates employee performance.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with university departments, industry partners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders in support of program objectives.
• Represents the CIC at University, community, and professional events, conferences, and special events.
• Participates in professional development activities and performs special projects as assigned.

Supervision Received


General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given


Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education


Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.

Preferred Education


Master's Degree from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications


None.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
• Three (3) years of the required experience with a Master's degree, or
• Seven (7) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
• Nine (9) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience


Experience in contract negotiations.

Equipment


Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment.

Working Conditions


Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other


Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independentdecision-making and problem-solving ability.

Physical Capabilities


N/A

Employment Category
Full-Time


Minimum Salary
Commensurate With Experience


Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience


Position Available Date
07/24/2026


Grant Funded Position
No


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Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.

Additional Information


UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

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