Program Director P14, Graduate Programs

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

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University seeks a Program Director P14 for the Graduate Programs within the School of Public and Allied Health. Lead centralized oversight of all master’s programs, coordinate operations, and implement growth initiatives to enhance student success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of relevant experience, with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills to collaborate across units and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in an applicable field.
• Ten years of work-related experience.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

University information systems

Job description

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

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationPrairie View, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description 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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.

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Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.