Program Manager

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, seeks a Program Manager for the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. This staff position plans, directs, and manages day‑to‑day program activities, developing procedures for the administration of the program and coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration.
• Five years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities and procedures.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals for the program.
• Oversees budget processes, vouchers, and purchasing with accounting staff.
• Develops and delivers programs, trainings, and workshops.
• Maintains communications between partners through meetings and conferences.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Tools

Academic software systems

Job description

Program Manager (College of Nursing & HealthSciences)

Job Title: Program Manager (College of Nursing & Health Sciences)

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary: $3,659.09 monthly

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Manager, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities,developing and implementing procedures for the administration ofthe program
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support theprogram.
• Assists with the development and production of materialsdesigned for the program
• Develops and conduct programs including leadership training,conferences, seminars and workshops
• Supervises program support staff and student assistants
• Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes. Preparesvouchers, purchase orders and requisition and coordinate withaccounting personnel and other support staff
• Researches, develops and writes white papers, grantapplications and prepares presentations. Maintains and developscommunications between partners by attending meetings andconference calls.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with administrative duties of theDepartment including, but not limited to, budget management,preparation of accreditation and university reports, newfaculty/staff orientation, tracking faculty workloads, and otherrequested tasks.
• Directing phone calls, greeting guests, providing facilitytours and program admission information to prospectivestudents.
• Download and score student applications from PTCAS and scheduleverified applicants for interviews. Provide follow-upcorrespondence to each applicant as needed, based on admissiondecisions provided by the program faculty.
• Schedule faculty meetings and other appointments/meetings withProgram Director as needed. Record, transcribe, and distributeminutes from these meetings.
• Manage the program's website as well as the program informationpages on PTCAS.
• Maintain a calendar of events and departmental class schedulefor the DPT program and distribute to appropriate program personneland/or students. Maintain a current electronic format of allDepartment of Physical Therapy handbooks.
• Assist with the design, distribution, and analysis ofelectronic surveys used for programmatic assessments.
• Maintain program files and help prepare reports related tostudents, faculty, the curriculum, graduate outcomes, andaccreditation.
• Coordinate faculty travel and processes purchase orders throughapproved vendors.
• Submit work orders and IT help requests as needed using theonline system.
• Track program revenues and expenditures, including the renewalof annual subscriptions, and reconcile any discrepancies with theBusiness Office as needed.
• Maintain office supply inventory needed to operate the DPTprogram.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education as needed to renewclinical contracts keep clinical information files up to date.
• Assist students with finding information and procuringresources needed to support their educational success.
• Help plan and coordinate special events such as new studentorientation, White Coat ceremony, and graduation. Reservefacilities and order catering as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Business Administrationor Health Administration.
• Experience - Five years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving andorganizational skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Prior experience with academic software systems, budget anddatabase management, and other computer and videoconferencingtechnology is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in external accreditation in any healthcarefield.

License/Professional Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Supervision of Others

• This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• The position is temporary for one (1) year from the date ofhire and may be subject to funding.
• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendanceon campus and in the workplace.

Salary

$43,909.08/annual

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.