PROGRAM MANAGER

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Weslaco (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 and coordinate program administration, development, and engagement across the College of Business and Entrepreneurship in Weslaco, TX.

The role focuses on promoting student involvement, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning, with responsibilities spanning strategic planning, mentoring, marketing, and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination.
• 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.
• Preferred experience: in contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages programs and initiatives promoting student involvement, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and experiential learning.
• Develops and implements strategic goals, programming, and assessment measures to support student success and retention.
• Collaborates with the VOICE office and other departments to plan, coordinate, and implement involvement initiatives and events.
• Coordinates mentorship, experiential learning, and venture development opportunities with industry professionals and community leaders.
• Recommends policies and operational improvements to enhance program effectiveness and objectives.
• Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and recruitment strategies for CIC programs.
• Maintains tracking systems to collect, monitor, and evaluate program data and outcomes.
• Prepares reports, proposals, and presentations; analyzes results and suggests improvements.
• Oversees budgets, expenditures, event logistics, and operational activities.
• Supervises assigned staff and coordinates training and development.
• Maintains relationships with university departments, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represents the CIC at university, community, and professional events.
• Participates in professional development and special projects.

Skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

PROGRAM MANAGER

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]

Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [e-mail]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [e-mail]

Graduate Assistantships: [e-mail]

Faculty Recruitment:

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [e-mail]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [e-mail]

College of Fine Arts: [e-mail]

College of Liberal Arts: [e-mail]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

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.

Posting Number: SRGV9064

Working Title: PROGRAM MANAGER

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Weslaco, Texas

Department: RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship

FTE: 1

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 and manages programs and initiatives that promote student involvement, innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, leadership development, and experiential learning.


• Develops and implements strategic goals, programming, and assessment measures that support student success, retention, and participation.


• Collaborates with the Vackar Office of Involvement and Center for Engagement (VOICE) and other university departments to plan, coordinate, and implement student involvement initiatives, leadership development programs, innovation‑focused events, networking experiences, and co‑curricular activities that enhance student involvement and success.


• Coordinates mentorship, experiential learning, and venture development opportunities that connect students with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.


• May recommend and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements to enhance program effectiveness and achieve established objectives.


• Develops and implements marketing, outreach, and recruitment strategies to increase student participation and awareness of Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) programs and services.


• Establishes and maintains tracking systems to collect, monitor, and evaluate program data, student engagement, participation, outcomes, and partner satisfaction.


• Prepares reports, proposals, presentations, assessments, and other program documentation; analyzes results and recommends program improvements.


• Oversees program budgets, expenditures, event logistics, and operational activities to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.


• Supervises assigned staff; coordinates staff, training and development; provides guidance, establishes work priorities, and evaluates employee performance.


• Maintains collaborative relationships with university departments, industry partners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders in support of program objectives.


• Represents the CIC at University, community, and professional events, conferences, and special events.


• Participates in professional development activities and performs special projects as assigned.

Supervision Received: General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given: Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University.

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree 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 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. 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. 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: 07/24/2026

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 Human Resources.

Quick Link: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51948

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. 
   Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   
   
   
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   
   
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   
   
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   
   
   
   


3. 
   Please select your highest level of completed education.
   
   
   
   • 6th grade education
   
   
   • 10th grade education
   
   
   • High School Diploma or GED
   
   
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   
   
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   
   
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   
   
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   
   
   • None of the above
   
   
   
   


4. 
   Please provide the field of study for your education:
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


5. 
   Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   
   
   
   • Less than 1 year
   
   
   • 1 year
   
   
   • 2 years
   
   
   • 3 years
   
   
   • 4 years
   
   
   • 5 years
   
   
   • 6 years
   
   
   • 7 years
   
   
   • 8 years
   
   
   • 9 years
   
   
   • 10 years
   
   
   • Over 10 years
   
   
   
   


6. 
   Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Unofficial Transcripts


3. Reference Letter 1


4. Reference Letter 2


5. Reference Letter 3


6. Certifications and Licenses


7. Training Certificates


8. Other Document


9. List of 3 References


10. Letter of Interest


11. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts


12. Additional Document