Program Director P14, Graduate Programs

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University—Prairie View hosts a Program Director, P14, Graduate Programs in the School of Public and Allied Health. The role provides centralized leadership for all master's programs, aligning operations, policies, and standards while supporting student success and program growth.

The position requires extensive experience in graduate education, program development, and collaboration with faculty, divisions, and administrative units to advance accreditation efforts and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ten years of work-related experience.
• Preferred Master’s degree in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Program Leadership and Administration: oversee all master’s programs; coordinate operations, policies, and standards; liaise with students, faculty, divisions, and admin units.
• Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Success: develop graduate recruitment, enrollment strategies; monitor progression and retention; support student navigation of requirements.
• Academic Program Coordination and Compliance: manage admissions, degree plans, audits, and graduation clearance; ensure compliance with policies and accreditation.
• Assessment, Planning, and Reporting: collect and report enrollment and outcomes data; assist in strategic planning and goal setting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Program Director, P14, Graduate Programs; Agency: Prairie View A&M University; Department: School of Public and Allied Health.

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate with the University’s compensation structure.

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas.

Job Type: Staff.

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Program Leadership and Administration: Provide centralized leadership and oversight for all master's degree programs within the School. Coordinate and monitor graduate program operations, policies, procedures, and academic standards. Develop and implement initiatives that promote program growth, quality improvement, and student success. Serve as the primary liaison between graduate students, faculty, divisions, and university administrative units. Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance graduate education outcomes. Assist in the development and implementation of new graduate programs, concentrations, and certificates.
• Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Success: Develop and implement graduate student recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies. Coordinate outreach activities with academic divisions and university enrollment management offices. Monitor graduate student progression, retention, graduation rates, and degree completion timelines. Identify and implement strategies to improve student persistence and academic success. Assist prospective and current students with navigating graduate program requirements.
• Academic Program Coordination and Compliance: Coordinate graduate admissions, degree plans, degree audits, and graduation clearance processes. Ensure compliance with university policies, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) standards, and applicable accrediting agencies. Maintain graduate program records, reports, and documentation. Monitor curriculum implementation and assist with program reviews and assessment activities. Support accreditation preparation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data related to enrollment, retention, graduation, student outcomes, and program performance. Prepare reports and recommendations for the Dean, School leadership, and university administrators. Participate in strategic planning initiatives that support graduate education and institutional priorities. Assist with developing goals, performance measures, and outcome assessments for graduate programs.
• Faculty and Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with division directors, faculty, program coordinators, advisors, and administrative staff to ensure effective program delivery. Coordinate graduate program meetings, workshops, orientations, and professional development activities. Foster partnerships with community organizations, healthcare agencies, governmental entities, and professional organizations to support graduate education initiatives. Support career development, experiential learning, and professional networking opportunities for graduate students.
• Other Duties: Serve on university, college, and school committees as assigned. Participate in special projects and initiatives supporting the School's strategic goals. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Ten years of work-related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating academic programs, student success initiatives, or graduate education activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating across various stakeholder groups.
• Experience using student information systems, data analytics, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of graduate education best practices and enrollment management.
• Knowledge of higher education policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of graduate admissions, advising, retention, and degree completion processes.
• Ability to analyze data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and university information systems.

Other Requirements

• Office environment with occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Ability to attend recruitment, outreach, and university events.
• Occasional local and out-of-state travel as required.

Job Posting Close Date

08/24/2026

Required Attachments

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or "Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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