Program Manager TEMPORARY (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a program administrator to manage and implement strategic program plans within the Assessment & Evaluation division. This role oversees complex programs, department and grant components, ensuring alignment with district goals and compliance with applicable regulations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and substantial experience in program administration, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of program administration or coordination experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience.
• Ten years of progressive program administration experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to programs.

Skills

supervisory experience

regulatory knowledge

program coordination

stakeholder communication

Education

Master\'s Degree

Bachelor\'s Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

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SUMMARY

Manages and implements strategic program plans. Oversight of complex program(s), department and/or grant level responsibilities or multiple components of an overall program/department/grant.

(A “Program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree AND
  Two (2) years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree AND
  Six (6) years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

• Ten (10) years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.

• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program, department or grant.

Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate Degree.

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Assessment & Evaluation - 102 N. Plumer
Classification:Non-Bargaining
Temporary FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Temporary Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.