Program Manager

## Program ManagerApplylocations: College Station, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-094472**Job Title**Program Manager**Agency**Texas A&M University**Department**Student Activities**Proposed Minimum Salary**$5,416.67 monthly**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****Who We Are** The Department of Student Activities bridges tradition and innovation by providing purposeful engagement experiences, leadership development, and collaborative support equipping students for success beyond college. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. To learn more, please visit Clarification about our position titles can be found at tx.ag/StuActPositions.**What We Want**We are looking for someone who:* Wants to work with the student organizations and traditions programs that keep the Spirit of Texas A&M alive, including, but not limited to: Aggie Muster, Silver Taps, Traditions Council, the Student Government Association, various leadership conferences, and more.* Is excited to work with high profile student leaders.* Has supervisory experience and can navigate higher education systems and structures.* Has a background in student organization advising.**The Program Manager,** under direction, provides advanced professional and specialized skills for planning, developing, implementing, and managing student programs, activities or services within the Department of Student Activities. The position oversees the advisement of organizations within the Texas A&M University Student Government Association within the Campus Engagement & Traditions team and supervises full-time staff.**What You Need To Know** **Starting Salary:** $65,000/annually.**Professional Development:** *May be eligible for up to $3,200/year of departmental funding for professional development opportunities and conference attendance.***Cover Letter/Resumé:** A cover letter and resumé are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.**Other Requirements and Factors:*** Commitment to university’s and department’s core values.* Ability to work nights and periodic weekends as needed.**Qualifications****Required Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree.* Five years’ experience in student affairs work or related specialty area.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or related field from an accredited institution.* Three or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description.* Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory abilities in the specific area(s) described in this position description.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to provide support for events to include carrying, lifting, and moving heavy objects; set-up/breakdown rooms; stand/walk for prolonged periods of time; interact with large groups and respond to needs of materials and equipment.**Essential Duties/Tasks*** **Advising – Student Government Association** - Will provide direct and indirect advising support to senior student leaders for recognized organizations and committees within the Student Government Association. Provides administration support to a student group which may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review, and other tasks as required by the group or department.* **Area Operations – Campus Engagement and Traditions** - Is responsible for operational aspects within the Campus Engagement & Traditions team. Duties may include but are not limited to inventory management, supporting team-wide assessment and strategic planning efforts for the area, and serving in a support/backup position for the Assistant Director. Responsible for program assessment, facilitation of SGA advisor/student leader training, curriculum development of the Leadership Academy program for CET student leaders, serving as support staff for CET programs, and stakeholder outreach.* **Supervision** - Directly supervise a full time staff member, as well as potential to indirectly supervise graduate students, student assistants, practicum students, and interns.* **Program Administration & Oversight** -Provide strategic oversight and administrative coordination for student organization advising and related programs. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities. Monitor program effectiveness through assessment and data tracking, using insights to inform improvements and enhance the student organization experience. Coordinate advisor training, resources, and communication to support effective advising practices, and ensure risk management, fiscal responsibility, and event planning processes are followed across organizations. Collaborate with campus partners to streamline operations and strengthen program infrastructure.* **Representative** - Participate on university, division, and/or department committees and task forces.**Why Texas A&M University?**We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.* Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees**Our Commitment**Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr