PROGRAM MANAGER

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Manager to lead advanced program administration, development, and coordination in Edinburg, TX. This role oversees multiple project phases, provides guidance to staff, and ensures successful program outcomes across departments and external partners.

The position involves travel and occasional weekend work, with a focus on policy development, reporting, and grant management in a distributed institution.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in a related field.

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.
• Attends professional development seminars.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Office organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

PROGRAM MANAGER

Posting Number: SRGV9150

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: Engaged Scholarship and Learning

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.
• Attends professional development seminars.
• 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. UTRG Vis 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.

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.