PROGRAM MANAGER @ The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Program Manager. This role involves administering, developing, and coordinating advanced program activities for the Office of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment, including managing the academic program review process to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Highlights

Manages and coordinates all phases of program development and program review activities.

Oversees the academic program review (APR) process for non-accredited programs across academic colleges and the school of medicine.

Coordinates communication with external reviewers and supports site visit logistics.

Develops and monitors APR timelines and collects institutional data to ensure compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) policies.

Assists in writing, editing, formatting, and disseminating APR self-study reports.

Administers procurement and departmental budgets, asset management, and event coordination.

Supervises assigned staff and recommends policy improvements.

Required skills include technical or report writing, Microsoft Excel proficiency, and experience interpreting institutional data.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Experience ranges from 3 to 9 years depending on education level.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

PROGRAM MANAGER Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu

College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu

College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

PROGRAM MANAGER

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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	SRGV8928
Working Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	McAllen, Texas
Department	Office of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination for the Office of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Description of Duties	Administers, coordinates and manages activities involved in assigned program or projects. Manages, maintains, and monitors the university’s academic program review (APR) activities to ensure compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policies and other regulatory standards. Responsible for administering the day-to-day implementation of the university’s APR process for all academic programs that are not accredited (including across all academic colleges and the school of medicine). Coordinates communication and logistics with external reviewers, including scheduling, documentation access, and site visit support. Develops and monitors APR timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion of multiple concurrent program reviews. Works directly with the academic units and programs undergoing review to assist with preparations for the review process and monitoring of progress throughout the review cycle. Assists and monitors the collection of APR data and institutional documents required for supporting evidence of compliance with THECB regulations. Assists with the development, writing, editing, and formatting of APR self‑study reports. Leverages advanced internal and external technical platforms to support report development and submission. Manages the dissemination of APR self-study reports and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders and solicits feedback in a systematic manner. Manages procurement activities related to APR including administering compensation for reviewers, administering reimbursements, purchasing, lodging, and obtaining supplies and marketing materials. Oversees departmental purchasing, expenditure tracking and documentation, management of departmental assets, and coordination of department‑hosted events, leadership scheduling, and travel. 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 faculty and staff training and development. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. Determines work priorities. Works on special projects as assigned by the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Institutional Assessment and the Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Assessment and Program Review. Attends professional development seminars. Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education	Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications	None.
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 technical or other report writing. Experience with tracking, monitoring, and organizing information using Microsoft Excel or other platforms. Experience using and interpreting institutional data.
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 requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
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	04/23/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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 HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50907

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* 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
* 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
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* 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
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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Original Job Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu

School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu

College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu

College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu

College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

PROGRAM MANAGER

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV8928
Working Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	McAllen, Texas
Department	Office of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination for the Office of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Description of Duties	Administers, coordinates and manages activities involved in assigned program or projects. Manages, maintains, and monitors the university’s academic program review (APR) activities to ensure compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policies and other regulatory standards. Responsible for administering the day-to-day implementation of the university’s APR process for all academic programs that are not accredited (including across all academic colleges and the school of medicine). Coordinates communication and logistics with external reviewers, including scheduling, documentation access, and site visit support. Develops and monitors APR timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion of multiple concurrent program reviews. Works directly with the academic units and programs undergoing review to assist with preparations for the review process and monitoring of progress throughout the review cycle. Assists and monitors the collection of APR data and institutional documents required for supporting evidence of compliance with THECB regulations. Assists with the development, writing, editing, and formatting of APR self‑study reports. Leverages advanced internal and external technical platforms to support report development and submission. Manages the dissemination of APR self-study reports and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders and solicits feedback in a systematic manner. Manages procurement activities related to APR including administering compensation for reviewers, administering reimbursements, purchasing, lodging, and obtaining supplies and marketing materials. Oversees departmental purchasing, expenditure tracking and documentation, management of departmental assets, and coordination of department‑hosted events, leadership scheduling, and travel. 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 faculty and staff training and development. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. Determines work priorities. Works on special projects as assigned by the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Institutional Assessment and the Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Assessment and Program Review. Attends professional development seminars. Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education	Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications	None.
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 technical or other report writing. Experience with tracking, monitoring, and organizing information using Microsoft Excel or other platforms. Experience using and interpreting institutional data.
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 requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
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	04/23/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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 HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50907

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* 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
* 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
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* 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
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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