PROGRAM MANAGER

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage comprehensive training programs for participants and clients. The role includes developing curricula, coordinating with university departments, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Occasional travel and weekend work may be required as part of service delivery, with alignment to campus operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements 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 curricula, materials, surveys, reports, and resource allocation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

PROGRAM MANAGER

Posting Number: SRGV9227

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Office of Professional Education and WorkforceDevelopment

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

Plans and performs a variety of training, development, and advancedprogram management duties. Responsible for all phases of programtraining development and coordination of activities. Trainingprograms may focus on areas such as advising, technical assistance,workforce, and professional development.

Description of Duties:

• Manages the planning, coordination, and implementation oftraining programs for participants and clients.
• Provides oversight and support to assigned programs andprojects related to research, workforce, and economicdevelopment.
• 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 andobjectives.
• Responsible for activities that promote outreach and awarenessof services through a variety of methods, including marketingresearch, partnership development, presentations, networking, andother events/activities across the community.
• Recommends policies and procedures for improvement of trainingprograms, facilities, and program functions.
• Prepares technical documents, cost estimates, programproposals, and evaluation outcome reports.
• Collaborates with clients, university departments, resourcepartners, external agencies, and related sponsors, committees,and/or associations.
• Provides coaching and guidance to department staff andevaluates performance, if staff are direct reports.
• Attends professional development training, seminars, andconferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, PublicAdministration, Human Resources Management, OrganizationalDevelopment, or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in a related field from an accreditedUniversity.

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties,including program planning/coordination or related experience inthe appropriate field of the program, or
• Three (3) years of the required experience with a Master'sdegree, or
• Seven (7) years of the required experience with an AssociateDegree or 60 hours of College Credit, or
• Nine (9) years of the required experience with a High SchoolDiploma 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. UTRGVis a distributed institution, which may require presence atmultiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles areexpected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus attheir assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply forpositions that areapproved as hybrid or fully remote in accordancewith UTRGV policies.

Other:

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

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

10/29/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of Human Resources.