University Program Manager: Grants & Operations

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (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 advanced program administration, development and coordination in Edinburg, TX. You will oversee all phases of program development and coordinate activities with multiple departments and external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, budgeting, reporting and evaluating outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in program planning/coordination.
• Paths to experience: 3 years with a Master’s degree; 7 years with an Associate degree; 9 years with a HS diploma.
• External grant management and event planning experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Manager to lead advanced program administration, development and coordination in Edinburg, TX. You will oversee all phases of program development and coordinate activities with multiple departments and external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, budgeting, reporting and evaluating outcomes.