The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
PROGRAM MANAGER
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ July 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Program Manager for its College of Engineering and Computer Science. The role involves administering, coordinating, and managing all phases of program development and activities, including staff supervision, financial management, and collaboration with university departments and external agencies.
Highlights
- Administers and manages program activities and projects.
- Develops standards to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Maintains interactions with university departments, special groups, and external agencies.
- Recommends policies and procedures for program improvement.
- Coordinates staff training and evaluates performance.
- Prepares reports, funding proposals, and program documentation.
- Conducts marketing assessments and oversees financial management.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
- Experience requirement varies from 3 to 9 years depending on education level; contract negotiation experience preferred.
- Full-time exempt position with salary commensurate with experience; grant-funded through 08/31/2026.
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
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
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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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.
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 | SRGV8421
Working Title | PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location |
Department | College of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. 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. 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. 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, orThree (3) years of the required experience with a Master’s degree, orSeven (7) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, orNine (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. 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 | 07/23/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2026
Working Title | PROGRAM MANAGER
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location |
Department | College of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. 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. 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. 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, orThree (3) years of the required experience with a Master’s degree, orSeven (7) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, orNine (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. 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 | 07/23/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2026
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/47940
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/47940
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
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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