Program Manager

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 401,760 - 420,240; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking a Part‑Time Program Manager to lead and coordinate industry engagement, research development, and strategic growth for the Center for Analytics and Data Science (TXST CADS). This role serves as the liaison between the Center, industry partners, and faculty to advance collaborative research, workforce development, and externally funded projects.

The position develops engagement plans, coordinates meetings with Industry Advisory Board members, and maintains

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience level.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures; management of specific functions within a program or department; laws/regulations/compliance relevant to externally funded programs and grants.
• Basic understanding of analytics and data science.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks related to grant management.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Be able to problem solve and find answers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate industry engagement, research development, and strategic growth for the Texas State Center for Analytics and Data Science (TXST CADS).
• Serve as central liaison between the Center, industry partners, and faculty to advance collaborative research, workforce development, and externally funded projects.
• Develop partnership and sponsorship strategies, identify applied research opportunities, and explore commercialization or technology transfer potential.
• Provide research development support to CADS-affiliated faculty by disseminating funding opportunities, tracking submissions and awards, and coordinating proposal logistics.
• Support CADS annual reporting and compliance with funding policies, and participate in major events and activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Grant management knowledge

Analytics & data science understanding

Policy and regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related experience

Job description

Posting/Functional Title:

Program Manager

Location:

Other - Hybrid-San Marcos

Department:

Center for Analytics & Data Science

Recruitment Type:

Open Recruiting

Job Type:

Part-Time

Funding Source:

Temporary

Monthly Salary:

$3,000.00-$3,138.00

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience level
• Knowledge of: University policies and procedures; the management of specific functions within a program or department; any laws/regulations/compliance that are relevant to externally funded programs and grants.
• Basic understanding of / exposure to analytics and data science
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of administrative tasks related to grant management
• Effective oral and written communication
• Be able to problem solve and find answers

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM/Data Science related field

Job Description

Responsible for managing the operation of a program or project, supervising employees, and providing oversight of and guidance to a team or area within a department.

Job Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate industry engagement, research development, and strategic growth initiatives for the Texas State Center for Analytics and Data Science (TXST CADS). This role serves as the central liaison between the Center, industry partners, and faculty to advance collaborative research, workforce development, commercialization, and externally funded projects.

The position is responsible for initiating and cultivating industry research collaborations, workforce development partnerships, and external funding opportunities. This includes developing and managing individualized engagement plans for Industry Advisory Board members, coordinating one‑on‑one meetings and biannual board meetings, and maintaining consistent, strategic communication with existing and prospective partners, including Industry Fellows.

In support of strategic growth, this position develops partnership and sponsorship strategies, identifies applied research and industry‑funded project opportunities, and explores commercialization or technology transfer potential for analytics tools and datasets.

The position provides research development support to CADS‑affiliated faculty by disseminating relevant funding opportunities, tracking research submissions and awards, assisting with proposal development, coordinating internal review processes, and facilitating proposal logistics in collaboration with university research offices.

Additionally, the role supports annual reporting requirements for CADS and external sponsors, compliance with funding and institutional policies, major events and annual activities, and contributes to overall operational continuity. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement.

Core Responsibilities

1. Industry Outreach & Communication

• Initiate and facilitate industry–faculty research collaborations, commercialization efforts, and external funding submissions
• Develop and advance industry workforce development partnerships
• Develop and manage individualized engagement plans for Industry Advisory Board members through one‑on‑one meetings and biannual Board meetings
• Maintain regular, strategic communication with existing and prospective partners, including Industry Fellows
• Promote and highlight industry partnerships through coordinated outreach and communication efforts

2. Strategic Growth

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate new partnerships and sponsorships
• Identify and support applied research and industry‑funded project opportunities
• Assess and advance applied analytics tools or datasets with potential for commercialization or technology transfer

3. Research Development & Faculty Support

• Disseminate relevant funding opportunities to CADS‑affiliated faculty
• Track CADS‑related research submissions, awards, and outcomes

Supporting Responsibilities

1. Research Development & Faculty Support

• Provide proposal development support to faculty
• Coordinate review processes for internal funding opportunities
• Support proposal logistics by connecting faculty with research administration colleagues (e.g., biosketches, budgets, compliance documentation, data management plans)

2. Reporting & Continuity Support

• Support completion of CADS and external sponsor annual reports
• Serve as the CADS point of contact for select CADS programs, e.g., micro‑credentialing program development and implementation

Additional Information to Applicants

This is a part time opportunity, schedule and hours will be flexible and discussed later in the process.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.