OADRC Program Manager

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
OADRC Program Manager – Manager IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission – Department:
Office of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (OADRC)

Location:

701 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751
Posting Number: 12278
Salary: $5,797.66 – $7,085.00 monthly (Texas-B-25)
Shift: Day, Telework Eligible, Up to 10% travel

The OADRC Program Manager reports directly to the Director of the Office of Aging and Disability Resource Centers and performs senior-level managerial and consultative work overseeing the operations, policies, and strategic direction of the OADRC’s program, policy, and grants functions. The role manages a multidisciplinary team that administers and supports Texas’s 28 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).

• Program Leadership & Staff Management (25%):
  Provide advanced managerial direction, establish strategic priorities, direct and evaluate professional staff, oversee fiscal integrity of program staff and grant expenditures, and manage workforce planning, selection, training, and performance management.
• Program & Policy Development (20%):
  Direct development, implementation, and evaluation of program rules, policies, and procedures; oversee complex grant applications, budgets, performance measures, and mandatory reports; recommend changes to improve service delivery.
• Compliance, Consultation & Technical Assistance (20%):
  Ensure statewide compliance with statutes, grant conditions, and HHSC policies; oversee data analysis; provide consultative services and technical assistance to contractors and partners; supervise program help desks and public mailbox.
• Strategic Planning, Program Improvement & Special Projects (15%):
  Lead strategic planning and high-visibility special projects; use data to identify risks and opportunities; translate insights into actionable initiatives and recommend them to executive leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Legislative & Executive Support (15%):
  Represent OADRC at state level; prepare briefings, analyses, and reports; coordinate cross-divisional and external collaborations; respond to inquiries from legislative and executive offices.
• Other Duties (5%):
  Perform related managerial and programmatic duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of long‑term services and supports, aging and disability services, and related regulations.
• Knowledge of Texas legislative processes, rule making, and state government operations.
• Knowledge of program planning, grant management, budgeting, and performance measurement.
• Skill in leading and managing teams, including performance management and staff development.
• Skill in strategic planning and project management.
• Skill in grant administration, policy analysis, and translating complex information.
• Skill in communication, public speaking, and preparing technical documents.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to use independent judgment and make decisions within broad guidelines.
• Ability to oversee multiple programs and high‑priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to evaluate program performance and implement improvements.
• Ability to build partnerships, collaborate, negotiate, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff in a fast‑paced environment.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university is preferred (four years of relevant work experience may substitute).
• Four years of full‑time professional experience in the health and human services field.
• Three years of supervisory experience overseeing professional‑level staff.
• Two years of experience in policy development and/or program management.
• Experience with the Older Americans Act or No Wrong Door programs preferred.

• Physical location:
  Austin, TX.
• Contact: 1‑888‑894‑4747 for ADA accommodations.
• HHSC uses E‑Verify; interviewee must bring I‑9 documentation.
• This position may be eligible for telework, subject to agency policy.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.