PROGRAM MANAGER

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Manager in Edinburg, TX, to plan and oversee training programs across workforce development initiatives.

The role focuses on developing curricula, coordinating activities, and delivering technical assistance to clients while engaging partners and stakeholders to expand services and impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related field from an accredited university.
Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University is preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in program planning/coordination, or three years with a Master’s degree, or seven years with an Associate Degree/60 hours, or nine years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in contract negotiations is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manages planning, coordination, and implementation of training programs for participants and clients.
Provides oversight and support to assigned programs and projects related to research, workforce, and economic development.
Develops and manages training curriculums, materials, surveys, reports, and resource allocation.
Provides coaching and guidance to department staff and evaluates performance where applicable.
Attends professional development training, seminars, and conferences.

Skills

Program management

Training development

Technical assistance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / HR Management / Organizational Development

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Office Location

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

Edinburg: (956)665-2451

Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Contact

Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu

Faculty Recruitment - College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu

College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu

College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

Position Information

Posting Number: SRGV9227

Working Title: PROGRAM MANAGER

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Office of Professional Education and Workforce Development

FTE: 1.0

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job: Plans and performs a variety of training, development, and advanced program management duties. Responsible for all phases of program training development and coordination of activities. Training programs may focus on areas such as advising, technical assistance, workforce, and professional development.

Description of Duties

Manages the planning, coordination, and implementation of training programs for participants and clients.
Provides oversight and support to assigned programs and projects related to research, workforce, and economic development.
Develops and manages training curriculums, materials, surveys, reports, and resource allocation for the assigned programs.
Provides technical assistance and training support to clients, participants, and stakeholders for the attainment of goals and objectives.
Responsible for activities that promote outreach and awareness of services through a variety of methods, including marketing research, partnership development, presentations, networking, and other events/activities across the community.
Recommends policies and procedures for improvement of training programs, facilities, and program functions.
Prepares technical documents, cost estimates, program proposals, and evaluation outcome reports.
Collaborates with clients, university departments, resource partners, external agencies, and related sponsors, committees, and/or associations.
Provides coaching and guidance to department staff and evaluates performance, if staff are direct reports.
Attends professional development training, seminars, and conferences.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Supervision Received: General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given: Supervises assigned staff.

Education

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.

Licenses / Certifications

N/A

Experience

Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
Three (3) years of the required experience with a Master’s degree, or
Seven (7) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
Nine (9) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

Experience in contract negotiations.

Equipment

Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.

Other

Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independent decision-making and problem solving ability.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Salary

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/29/2026

Grant Funded Position

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

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.

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 Human Resources.

Applicant Documents

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