A Director of Training and Development is responsible for managing all staff training and professional development programs for an employer or organization. Decides the training requirements of the organization and designs training programs that address staff needs. May also be partially responsible for determining the strategic goals of the organization. Supervises training managers and training staff and evaluates training impact.
Job TitleProgram Manager, Career Development Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Career Services Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. ______________________________________________________________________________ The Program Manager for Career Coaching and Development reports directly to the Director for Careers and Professional Development and plays a critical role in advancing the department's career development strategy at Prairie View A&M University. This position is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department's career development framework, curriculum, and coaching infrastructure. The Program Manager provides leadership, strategy, and operational oversight to ensure alignment of all coaching initiatives. This position also manages the training and professional development of career coaching staff to deliver an integrated, data-driven, and student-centered approach to career readiness.
Responsibilities:
Career Development Strategy & Program Leadership Assist the Director for Careers and Professional Development in leading the strategic direction of career development within the department. Design, implement, and continuously improve the career development framework and curriculum as the operational expression of the university's career readiness model. Develop program goals and ensure alignment with department goals, objectives and priorities. Provide strategic oversight to ensure consistency and quality across all development initiatives. Curriculum Architecture & Governance Design and maintain the department's career development curriculum, establishing learning outcomes, sequencing, and standards for coaching and student programming. Ensure curriculum consistency, quality, and scalability across professional development offerings. Translate curriculum into structured, student-facing learning experiences that support career readiness and professional skill development. Learning Management System (LMS) Design & Administration Serve as the Department Lead for the design and implementation of career readiness and professional development content within the university's Learning Management System (Canvas). Create, organize, maintain and monitor course modules, engagement, utilization and learning pathways to student outcomes to determine program effectiveness. Analyze LMS data and collaborate with department leadership to refine content sequencing, accessibility, and scalability of career development offerings. Career Coach Development & Training Lead and implement the onboarding, training, and professional development of career coaches using direct coaching practice, coach training to align with NACE best practices. Serve as the internal subject matter expert for career coaching methodology and standards. Support workforce development through tiered development pathways for career coaches. Coaching Operations, Administrative, Reporting & Operational Support Assist the Director for Careers and Professional Development with presentations, strategic planning materials, and executive summaries. Support initiatives related to career development, coaching innovation, and student success. Perform administrative tasks related to the career services organization and department goals. Monitor student progress and milestone completion using Navigate and other systems. Lead data collection, program evaluation, and assessment of learning outcomes for career coaching and professional development programs to inform continuous improvement strategies. Provide high-level career coaching and consultation as needed to support the student population. Partnerships & Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with the Employer Engagement Manager, Assistant Director of Career Development, Student Success Orgs., Deans, Department Heads, and Faculty to integrate career readiness across the student lifecycle and academic programs. Serve as a liaison for faculty & employers on student success initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree Five years of related experience in career development, coaching, program management, or training.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in education, counseling, higher education, public administration, business, or a related field. Six years of progressively responsible experience in career development, coaching, program management, training, or related areas. Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory, coaching practices, and professional development programming. Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Proven ability to design curriculum, lead training initiatives, and manage complex programs. ICF PCC Level Coaching Credential (ACC or above)or working towards it.
NCDA CMCS
(Career Services Credential). Experience in career coaching, curriculum or workforce development in higher education Familiarity with NACE competencies and student success frameworks. Experience using student success or advising platforms such as Navigate.
Job Posting Close Date:
07/18/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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