Program Manager - Tribal Technical Assistance Program

Program Manager - Tribal Technical Assistance Program

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Location:

OSU-Stillwater

Contact:
Jessica Stewart
, jessica.stewart

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with evenings and weekends as required for TTAP conferences and events.

Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice.

Hiring Range: $52,200 - $80,000.

Priority Application Date:
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, we encourage submissions by  to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

The Southern Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center serves Tribal communities across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Part of a national network of seven TTAP Centers, the Southern Center provides training, technical assistance, technology transfer, and workforce development services to support American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments in building and managing their transportation programs.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of the TTAP Center and represents the TTAP Center at US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) meetings and events. The Program Manager oversees day‑to‑day operations, program planning, service delivery, staff coordination, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve federal, regional, and Tribal goals. The role ensures the Center fulfills its mission as a trusted local resource for Tribal transportation training and support.

Grant‑funded position; continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.

• Bachelor's degree related to transportation; engineering, business, public administration, workforce development/adult education may be considered with relevant transportation experience (degree must be conferred on or before the agreed‑upon start date).
• Four or more years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, or Tribal/community development. Post‑secondary education may substitute for years of experience.
• Strong understanding of Tribal governance, transportation systems, and federal programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, federal grants, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to demonstrate skills both internally with university leadership and externally with stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering training or workforce development programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in program management, from program design and alignment to evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel within Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas as required; travel to national conferences with overnight stays is expected.

• Master's degree in Transportation or related field.
• Six or more years of program management experience, preferably in transportation, infrastructure, or Tribal/community development.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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