DIRECTOR, APEX ACCELERATOR

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Director for the APEX Accelerator to lead the Center's daily operations and strategic direction. You will oversee staff, budgets, and grant reports, ensuring program objectives are met and growth is sustainable.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with local businesses and government entities, managing outreach, and guiding research tasks related to regional economic development.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, or related field.
• Experience in administration, budget management or project management.
• Knowledge of grant proposal development process.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the APEX Accelerator Center and staff to achieve program objectives.
• Manage program grants, budgets, and required reports to maintain program compliance.
• Develop and maintain resource partnerships and oversee client development/outreach activities.
• Coordinate with clients, cities, counties, and school districts for consulting on projects and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grant proposal development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

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

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9094

Working Title

Working Title DIRECTOR, APEX ACCELERATOR

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Business Development

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

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.

Description of Duties

• 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.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Provides guidance to assigned staff.

Required Education

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.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

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.

Preferred Experience

Supervisory experience.

Equipment

Experience with standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

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

Other

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.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 08/11/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position Yes

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .