Program Manager – Professional Leadership in Finance & Energy Management; JSOM

Program Manager – Professional Leadership in Finance & Energy Management (JSOM)

The Program Manager for the Professional Leadership in Finance (PLF) and Energy Management programs provides operational and administrative support for two high-impact experiential learning programs within the Jindal School of Management. Reporting directly to the Director of PLF and the Director of Energy Management Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating program operations, student engagement initiatives, industry partnerships, recruitment efforts, events, communications, internships, certifications, advisory board activities, alumni relations, and special projects.

Serving as a central point of coordination for both programs, the Program Manager supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of program initiatives. The role also provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director, including managing a complex professional calendar, coordinating scheduling and communications, preparing and reconciling university travel and expense transactions, and supporting the Director and program activities at designated university meetings, site visits, networking events, and other official functions, as appropriate.

The position may require occasional regional and domestic travel to support student field trips, corporate site visits, employer engagement activities, and industry conferences.

The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, advisory board members, donors, industry partners, and university leadership while advancing the mission and objectives of both programs.

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience working in higher education, business schools, finance, energy, or professional development programs.
• Experience coordinating events, travel logistics, employer relations, and student engagement initiatives.
• Experience working with industry executives, alumni, employers, advisory boards, corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and other external stakeholders.
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and email marketing campaigns.

• Strong project management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated professionalism and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to analyze information, develop reports and presentations, and support data-informed decision‑making.
• Ability to represent the program and university professionally in internal and external settings.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

For positions requiring access to critical infrastructure per Texas law, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification.

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Professional Leadership in Finance (PLF) and Energy Management programs.
• Coordinate and manage the Director’s calendar, scheduling activities, and priority communications in support of program operations.
• Serve as a primary liaison among students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and external stakeholders and support the Director at designated university meetings, site visits, and networking events, as required.
• Coordinate, execute, and participate in occasional regional and domestic travel, student…