Program Manager, Grants & Engagement Initiatives

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

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.