Program Manager, Student Innovation & Engagement

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

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.