PROGRAM MANAGER

PROGRAM MANAGER

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - 4.2 McAllen, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Data collection Full Job Description 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 .