Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:

Brownsville:

Office hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: careers

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships

Faculty Recruitment:

College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep

College of Fine Arts: cofa

College of Liberal Arts: liberal arts

Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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* Date of Birth

* Gender

* Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Posting Number: SRGV
9064

Working Title:

PROGRAM MANAGER

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

Weslaco, Texas

Department: RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship

FTE: 1

FLSA:
Exempt

Scope of Job:
To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.

Description of Duties:

• Administers and manages programs and initiatives that promote student involvement, innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, leadership development, and experiential learning.
• Develops and implements strategic goals, programming, and assessment measures that support student success, retention, and participation.
• Collaborates with the Vackar Office of Involvement and Center for Engagement (VOICE) and other university departments to plan, coordinate, and implement student involvement initiatives, leadership development programs, innovation‑focused events, networking experiences, and co‑curricular activities that enhance student involvement and success.
• Coordinates mentorship, experiential learning, and venture development opportunities that connect students with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
• May recommend and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements to enhance program effectiveness and achieve established objectives.
• Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and recruitment strategies to increase student participation and awareness of Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) programs and services.
• Establishes and maintains tracking systems to collect, monitor, and evaluate program data, student engagement, participation, outcomes, and partner satisfaction.
• Prepares reports, proposals, presentations, assessments, and other program documentation; analyzes results and recommends program improvements.
• Oversees program budgets, expenditures, event logistics, and operational activities to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.
• Supervises assigned staff; coordinates staff, training and development; provides guidance, establishes work priorities, and evaluates employee performance.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with university departments, industry partners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders in support of program objectives.
• Represents the CIC at University, community, and professional events, conferences, and special events.
• Participates in professional development activities and performs special projects as assigned.

Supervision…