PROGRAM MANAGER

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PROGRAM MANAGER

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9227
Working Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	Office of Professional Education and Workforce Development
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	Plans and performs a variety of training, development, and advanced program management duties. Responsible for all phases of program training development and coordination of activities. Training programs may focus on areas such as advising, technical assistance, workforce, and professional development.
Description of Duties	Manages the planning, coordination, and implementation of training programs  for participants and clients.     Provides oversight and support to assigned programs and projects related to research, workforce, and economic development. Develops and manages training curriculums, materials, surveys, reports, and resource allocation for the assigned programs. Provides technical assistance and training support to clients, participants, and stakeholders for the attainment of goals and objectives.  Responsible for activities that promote outreach and awareness of services through a variety of methods, including marketing research, partnership development, presentations, networking, and other events/activities across the community.  Recommends policies and procedures for improvement of training programs, facilities, and program functions. · Prepares technical documents, cost estimates, program proposals, and evaluation outcome reports. Collaborates with clients, university departments, resource partners, external agencies, and related sponsors, committees, and/or associations.  Provides coaching and guidance to department staff and evaluates performance, if staff are direct reports.  Attends professional development training, seminars, and conferences.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications	N/A
Required Experience	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.
Preferred Experience	Experience in contract negotiations.
Equipment	Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.
Other	Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independentdecision-making and problem-solving ability.
Physical Capabilities	N/A
Employment Category	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date	10/29/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52994

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Other Document
9. List of 3 References
10. Unofficial Transcripts 2
11. Unofficial Transcripts 3
12. Letter of Interest
13. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
14. Additional Document