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 leading and coordinating all aspects of graduate program administration within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship, including recruitment, admissions, advising, enrollment management, and degree completion processes to ensure program development and operational effectiveness.

Highlights

Administer and coordinate graduate program operations including admissions, recruitment, advising, orientation, degree progression, and graduation workflows.
Support assurance-of-learning and accreditation activities, including AACSB reporting and compliance.
Maintain collaboration with university departments, external agencies, and faculty to support program activities and curricular processes.
Recommend and apply policies ensuring compliance with institutional, Graduate College, and accrediting standards such as FERPA, SACSCOC, and AACSB.
Provide supervision and training to staff supporting graduate programs and plan departmental events.
Lead graduate recruitment and enrollment management efforts, collaborating with Strategic Enrollment and Marketing teams to analyze data and identify enrollment risks.
Develop, update, and maintain operational documentation and generate reports related to enrollment, advising, student progression, program outcomes, and budget expenditures.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Requires five years of relevant program coordination experience or equivalent experience education combination, with preference given to candidates with contract negotiation experience.
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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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	SRGV8816
Working Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship
FTE	1
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To perform advanced program administration for Graduate Studies within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship, including development and coordination of recruitment, admissions, advising, enrollment management, and degree completion processes. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Description of Duties	Administers, directs, and coordinates graduate program administrative operations, including admissions, recruitment, advising, orientation, degree progression, graduation, and associated workflows and timelines. Provides operational and documentation support for assurance-of-learning and accreditation activities, including AACSB reporting and maintenance of required records. 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. Interprets, applies, and supports compliance with institutional, Graduate College, and accrediting policies, including routing student exceptions within delegated authority and ensuring adherence to FERPA, SACSCOC, AACSB, and institutional requirements. Coordinates staff training and development and plans department special events. Provide supervision and operational guidance to staff supporting graduate programs, including workflow coordination and training. Collaborates with faculty and academic leadership to support curricular processes, academic exceptions, and programmatic operational needs. Provides leadership for graduate recruitment and enrollment management, including campaign planning, participation in recruitment events, applicant funnel monitoring, data analysis, and identification of enrollment risks and interventions, in collaboration with Strategic Enrollment and University Marketing and Communications. Conducts marketing assessment for assigned area. Develops, maintains, and updates graduate program operational documentation, including procedural manuals, records repositories, and process guidelines. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities. Prepares and maintains operational reports, dashboards, and summaries related to enrollment, advising, student progression, and program outcomes; serves as the primary operational liaison with central university offices. Oversees financial management of all program activities. Determines work priorities and provides consultative input to the Associate Dean regarding staff workload distribution, operational effectiveness, and performance-related considerations. Works on special projects as assigned. 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 from an accredited University.
Preferred Education	Master’s Degree 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 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 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. Independent decision-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	02/13/2026
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 Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50281

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	SRGV8816
Working Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship
FTE	1
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To perform advanced program administration for Graduate Studies within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship, including development and coordination of recruitment, admissions, advising, enrollment management, and degree completion processes. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Description of Duties	Administers, directs, and coordinates graduate program administrative operations, including admissions, recruitment, advising, orientation, degree progression, graduation, and associated workflows and timelines. Provides operational and documentation support for assurance-of-learning and accreditation activities, including AACSB reporting and maintenance of required records. 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. Interprets, applies, and supports compliance with institutional, Graduate College, and accrediting policies, including routing student exceptions within delegated authority and ensuring adherence to FERPA, SACSCOC, AACSB, and institutional requirements. Coordinates staff training and development and plans department special events. Provide supervision and operational guidance to staff supporting graduate programs, including workflow coordination and training. Collaborates with faculty and academic leadership to support curricular processes, academic exceptions, and programmatic operational needs. Provides leadership for graduate recruitment and enrollment management, including campaign planning, participation in recruitment events, applicant funnel monitoring, data analysis, and identification of enrollment risks and interventions, in collaboration with Strategic Enrollment and University Marketing and Communications. Conducts marketing assessment for assigned area. Develops, maintains, and updates graduate program operational documentation, including procedural manuals, records repositories, and process guidelines. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities. Prepares and maintains operational reports, dashboards, and summaries related to enrollment, advising, student progression, and program outcomes; serves as the primary operational liaison with central university offices. Oversees financial management of all program activities. Determines work priorities and provides consultative input to the Associate Dean regarding staff workload distribution, operational effectiveness, and performance-related considerations. Works on special projects as assigned. 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 from an accredited University.
Preferred Education	Master’s Degree 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 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 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. Independent decision-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	02/13/2026
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 Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50281

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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