PROGRAM MANAGER

The University of Texas System - Rio Grande City, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Rio Grande City, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Manager at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is responsible for advanced program administration, development, and coordination in support of government relations functions. This role involves managing all phases of program development, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the attainment of program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates, and manages activities involved in assigned program in support of government relations.
• Develops and implements standards for attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains frequent interaction with University departments, special groups, and external agencies and organizations.
• Works with stakeholders to implement and support internships at the state and local level.
• Collaborates on government relations strategy with relevant stakeholders, including Colleges, state and national associations, student organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations, and government relations staff from other agencies and industry.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Coordinates staff training and development.
• May provide guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedures written material and documentation.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
• Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or three (3) years of the required experience with a Master's degree, or seven (7) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or nine (9) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
• Experience in contract negotiations.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.
• Full-time employment with potential for professional development.