PROGRAM MANAGER

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Manager to lead advanced program administration, development and coordination in Edinburg, TX. You will oversee all phases of program development and coordinate activities with multiple departments and external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, budgeting, reporting and evaluating outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in program planning/coordination.
• Paths to experience: 3 years with a Master’s degree; 7 years with an Associate degree; 9 years with a HS diploma.
• External grant management and event planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates and manages activities involved in assigned program or projects.
• Develops and implements standards for attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains frequent interaction with University departments, special groups and external agencies in administering the program.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Coordinates staff training and development.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedures written material and documentation.
• Conducts marketing assessment for assigned area.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• Oversees financial management of all program activities.
• Determines work priorities.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

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]

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
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 visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9150

Working Title

Working Title PROGRAM MANAGER

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Engaged Scholarship and Learning

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

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, coordinates and manages activities involved in assigned program or projects.
• Develops and implements standards for attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains frequent interaction with University departments, special groups and external agencies in administering the program.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Coordinates staff training and development.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedures written material and documentation.
• Conducts marketing assessment for assigned area.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• Oversees financial management of all program activities.
• Determines work priorities.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

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

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required 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 with external grant management.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.

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 requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

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.

Demonstrated data analytical skills.

Demonstrated office organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

09/11/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

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 visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

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 .