Program Manager, Operations

Job Title

Program Manager, Operations

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Center On Population Health & Aging

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What We Want

The Program Manager of Operations provides support to the Project Director of Operations and project leadership. The Program Manager manages daily operations of the TOPS (Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students) including supporting core team leads to coordinate project activities, allocating resources, liaising with external partners involved in the project, ensuring timely completion, adhering to the grant budget, and compliance with funding requirements.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: This position may require up to 10% or more travel; may require flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends; may direct and/or evaluate the work of others.

• Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
  
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of management, supervisory, public health, project or program implementation, grant management, or related experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related applied health field
• Project Management training and/or certification preferred
• Familiarity with and prior experience working in school-based settings with children and adolescents
• Prior experience working in the substance abuse field
• At least 3 years of experience in managing public health programs or grants, including direct involvement in project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize project workflow software (e.g., Monday, Wrike, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of how to build and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, community organizations, and other partners
• Ability to facilitate meetings and communications with community partners and/or decision-makers
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Ability to prepare and submit progress reports, financial reports, and other documentation required by the grantor
• Ability to establish systems for monitoring project progress and measuring outcomes against pre-defined goals
• Ability to identify potential risks or barriers to project success and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure adherence to all regulatory, funding, and ethical guidelines are met in grant management
• Ability to track and report on budget expenditures, ensuring the project remains within financial constraints
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to project staff, stakeholders, and partners
• Ability to act as a technical resource in the area of graphics and publication design software, hardware, and techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience in managing multi-faceted projects
• Strong demonstrated collaboration with project team and community partners, including schools, and other key decision-makers
• Strong understanding of public health principles and grant management processes
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manages daily operations of the program and handles challenges that arise. Leads team utilization of project management software (e.g., Monday, Wrike, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite. Assists with tracking program activities and financials. Apply public health principles, grant compliance, and relevant policies and regulations. Represents project to internal and external stakeholders.
• Program Evaluation and Reporting: Oversee the analysis of data collected through the program. Assist Program Director with program-level monitoring, tracking evaluation metrics. Provide Program Director and Co-PIs with data-driven recommendations for program improvement. Assist with program-level reporting.
• Technical Assistance for Implementation: Prioritize and monitor technical assistance needs of program team. Assist with tracking technical assistance needs. Serve as a technical resource to program implementers, clinic service providers, and evaluation team. Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.