Director, Apex Accelerator

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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DIRECTOR, APEX ACCELERATOR

1

Edinburg, Texas

Business Development

1.0

Exempt

To manage and oversee the planning, organization and administration of the APEX Accelerator. Responsible for providing senior leadership skills and direction for the daily Operation of the APEX Accelerator Center.

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the APEX Accelerator Center and its staff to achieve program objectives.
• Manages and prepares program grant application, budget, and required reports to maintain program compliance standards.
• Achieves established programmatic performance benchmarks and utilizes effective methods for program sustainability, growth, and status.
• Oversees and implements Center priorities and goals.
• Establishes and maintains resource partnerships.
• Manages client development and outreach activities.
• Interprets and markets program and services.
• Continuously evaluates program progress and quality.
• Establishes liaisons with local businesses, public officials, and economic development organizations to promote region.
• Coordinates with or presents to business clients, cities, counties, and school districts for consulting on projects.
• Develops appropriate internal or external reports as required for the project or program.
• Oversees the development and completion of research and survey designs.
• Develops and monitors assigned budgets to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations and procedures.
• Researches, writes, and develops proposals in support of Center’s mission and goals.
• Provides guidance and assistance in the research and development activities for the
• Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Provides guidance to assigned staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related degree from an accredited University. Other discipline areas will be considered if past work experience was attained in administration, budget management or Project Management capacity related to functions being performed by this position.

N/A

None.

Five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience related to the area, including experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field. Experience in administration, budget management or Project Management and knowledge of grant proposal development process.

Supervisory experience.

Experience with standard office equipment.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills. Some evening and /or weekend work and travel may be required. Ability to multi-task.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

08/11/2026

Yes

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