Position Information

　　Posting NumberSRGV7287

　　Working TitlePROGRAM MANAGER

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　LocationBrownsville, Texas

　　DepartmentEngaged Scholarship and Learning

　　FTE1

　　FLSAExempt

　　Scope of Job

　　Responsible for the day-to-day management, development and coordination of the Engaged Scholarship and Learning office and the office’s signature programs. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of assigned program activities.

　　Description of Duties

　　• Plans and develops a vision for experiential learning initiatives throughout the institution in collaboration with the director.

　　• Provides administrative oversight of undergraduate research programs such as: Engaged Scholar & Artist Awards, Engaged Scholar Symposium, and Workshops.

　　• Plans and develops creative works, and service learning activities, including but not limited to, advising faculty, students, and community partners, organizing training for experiential learning faculty and students, fostering partnerships among faculty, students, and community partners, working with faculty to incorporate experiential learning effectively into their teaching and research, disseminating information about experiential learning opportunities.

　　• Actively promotes academic service-learning opportunities and resources to faculty and students, as well as in the community and with university leadership.

　　• Collaborates with community partners and the Division of Community Relations to promote relationships for academic community engagement.

　　• Participates with academic units across campus to collect data, interpret, and report on experiential learning activities.

　　• Convenes faculty consultants and advisory groups.

　　• Implements student development programs and resources for undergraduate students to become engaged with research, creative works, and service learning.

　　• Ensures the involvement and participation of all campuses, faculty, and students in experiential learning initiatives.

　　• Develops comprehensive assessment strategies for experiential learning initiatives.

　　• Develops mid-term range goals and objectives to achieve excellence in experiential learning initiatives.

　　• 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 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 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 Date01/22/2024

　　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 & Talent Development .

　　Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41532

　　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

　　ResumeOptional 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