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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8310

Working TitlePROGRAM MANAGER

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentBilingual Integration

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities within the units of the Office for Bilingual Integration.

Description of Duties

+ Administers, coordinates and manages activities involved in assigned program or projects aligned to the Office for Bilingual Integration, Center for Mexican American Studies, and Center for Bilingual Studies.

+ 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 and faculty training and development.

+ Provides guidance to staff and student assistants 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 unit director or 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. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

+ Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or experience related to bilingualism, education, community engagement, and other related fields 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 CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/06/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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 & Regulatory Affairs.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47308

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