Program Manager, Davidson Management Honors Program (JSOM)

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the Davidson Management Honors Program (DMHP). You will plan, coordinate, implement, and assess programs that support student success, leadership, engagement, and community building for ~250 high-achieving business honors students.

You will serve as the primary contact for students and collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of related experience or equivalent
• Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business or related field
• Experience coordinating student programs and events; supervising student employees or leaders
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools for marketing materials
• Experience with budgets, purchasing, and financial transactions; CRM or student information systems experience

Responsibilities

• Advise ~125 DMHP students and support academic planning and career goals
• Coordinate DMHP Peer Mentor Program and CORE Team activities
• Recruit, train, and mentor Peer Mentors and CORE Team members
• Manage admissions workflow from application to enrollment; conduct interviews and holistic review
• Plan and execute recruitment events, engagement activities, and outreach
• Coordinate travel, events, and experiential learning opportunities
• Develop recruitment communications and marketing materials
• Oversee program operations, including budgeting, vendor contracts, and purchases

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student advising

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Student information systems

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Number: S07213P
• Salary Range: $56,000, DOQ
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular full-time
• Location: Richardson
• Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Posting Open Date: 08/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

Job Summary

The Program Manager serves as a key member of the Davidson Management Honors Program (DMHP) and is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of programs and services that support student success, leadership development, engagement, recruitment, and community building. Reporting to the DMHP Director and working closely with the DMHP Associate Dean, this position plays an integral role in enhancing the undergraduate experience for approximately 250 high-achieving business honors students.

The Program Manager serves as a primary point of contact for current and prospective students and collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and university partners to support a vibrant and engaged honors community. Responsibilities include student advising, leadership and mentoring programs, recruitment and admissions processes, student engagement initiatives, communications and marketing efforts, event planning, and program operations.

The successful candidate will be passionate about student development and committed to creating meaningful experiences that foster connection, belonging, academic excellence, and professional growth. This position requires significant interaction with students, occasional travel, and evening and weekend commitments to support recruitment activities, student events, conferences, competitions, retreats, and experiential learning opportunities.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in student affairs, academic advising, honors education, program administration, recruitment, student leadership, or related higher education programs.
• Experience developing and coordinating student programs and events.
• Experience supervising student employees or student leaders.
• Experience creating marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing budgets, purchasing, and financial transactions.
• Experience using CRM, student information, or related database systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to advise, mentor, and support undergraduate students.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to plan and execute programs, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Commitment to fostering a student-centered environment.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Advising and Success

• Serve as advisor for approximately 125 Davidson Management Honors Program students.
• Meet individually with students regularly regarding academic planning, program requirements, leadership development, professional goals, and overall student success.
• Connect students with campus resources and support services as needed.
• Track student participation and progress toward program requirements.

Student Leadership Programs

• Coordinate the DMHP Peer Mentor Program, including selection, placement, supervision, and assessment of approximately 30 student Peer Mentors.
• Collaborate with the DMHP Director to develop and manage Peer Mentor groups, thoughtfully matching first-year students with upper-class mentors based on academic interests, career aspirations, extracurricular involvement, leadership experiences, and personal interests to foster meaningful relationships and support successful transitions into DMHP.
• Facilitate ongoing engagement, communication, and support within Peer Mentor groups throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate and supervise the DMHP CORE (Community, Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement) Team, consisting of approximately 15 student leaders who support recruitment, community building, student engagement, and outreach efforts.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and provide leadership development opportunities for Peer Mentors and CORE Team members.
• Coach student leaders in planning and implementing recruitment activities, service projects, outreach efforts, and program events.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Peer mentoring and student leadership programs and recommend improvements to enhance student engagement and community building.

Recruitment and Admissions

• Manage admissions workflow from application receipt to enrollment.
• Coordinate applicant interviews and participate in the interview and holistic review process in collaboration with the DMHP Director.
• Track admissions and enrollment data and prepare reports to support program decision-making.
• Develop admissions communications.
• Coordinate prospective and admitted student events and information sessions.
• Represent DMHP at university and Jindal School recruitment events.
• Support enrollment and yield efforts through outreach and engagement with prospective and admitted students.
• Build relationships with prospective students and families and communicate program opportunities and expectations.

Community Building & Student Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and execute social events, community service projects, and student engagement initiatives throughout the year.
• Maintain relationships with nonprofit and community partners.
• Promote a sense of community, belonging, and connection among DMHP students.

Travel and Experiential Learning

• Support the planning and implementation of the annual domestic trip, including logistics, participant communications, travel preparations, and on-site coordination, while traveling with the DMHP Director and/or DMHP Associate Dean.
• Manage travel documentation, participant requirements, and compliance-related travel processes.
• Accompany students to conferences, case competitions, employer visits, and other experiential learning opportunities as needed.
• Serve as a university representative during student travel and support student participation in off-campus learning experiences.

Marketing and Communications

• Manage DMHP Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.
• Create and implement social media content strategies.
• Develop recruitment and promotional content for marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Create digital and print marketing materials to support program communications and branding.
• Highlight student accomplishments and program successes.

Program Operations and Administration

• Serve as departmental One Card holder.
• Coordinate and process purchases according to university policies.
• Process reimbursements, travel authorizations, and expense reports.
• Manage vendor contracts and payment requests.
• Coordinate event logistics, catering, transportation, and supplies.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
• Support risk management and compliance requirements related to events, programs, and travel.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the mission, goals, and learning outcomes of the Davidson Management Honors Program.

About the Davidson Management Honors Program (DMHP)

The Davidson Management Honors Program (DMHP) is one of the Naveen Jindal School of Management's premier undergraduate programs, serving a highly engaged community of ambitious, high-achieving business students. Through leadership development, professional networking, employer engagement, community service, scholarship opportunities, domestic and international travel, and meaningful interaction with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners, DMHP provides students with a distinctive honors experience that extends beyond the classroom.

At its core, DMHP is a relationship-driven community where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged throughout their undergraduate journey. Meaningful connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employer partners are central to the program's culture and contribute to an environment where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

DMHP is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, professionalism, and student-centered service. Successful community members value collaboration, engagement, leadership, and lifelong learning, helping to create a supportive environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

Through a combination of academic excellence, leadership opportunities, experiential learning, community engagement, and personalized support, DMHP provides a transformative undergraduate experience that prepares students to become successful business leaders and engaged members of their communities.

Work Notice

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

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