PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Title

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Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Business Undergraduate Special Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about shaping the future of business leaders?

Join us as the Program Manager for Professional Development and Engagement at Mays Business School! In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with the Associate Director for Student Development to elevate the professional growth of our undergraduate students.

Our ideal candidate will have experience with :

Crafting and managing career pathways that guide students to success

Planning and executing thrilling professional development events like case competitions and Career Exploration Night

Teaching and managing the asynchronous internship course, ensuring students gain valuable real-world experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

5 years of program and / or management experience

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess experience with career and professional development plans and employer relations, mid-to-large-scale event planning, coordination, and management, as well as familiarity with career management or leadership badging platforms like Symplicity and Suitable.

Responsibilities

Career Pathways :

Supports Mays undergraduate students’ career progression by creating pathways, managing data, developing strategies for professional development and job placement, and evaluating effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Event Planning :

Plans and executes student development events, career fairs, and the Freshman Career Exploration Night, managing logistics, marketing, and feedback to ensure smooth and successful events.

Program and Course Management :

Teaches the BUSN 484 internship course, manages the college internship program, develops course materials, supports students, and monitors their progress.

Employer and Campus Engagement :

Collaborates with the Texas A&M Career Center and Office of Corporate Relations to engage employers in Mays high impact programs and works with campus counterparts to recruit students into the AI minor and create pipelines to master’s programs.

What you need to know

Salary : $60,000

Cover Letter / Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials

Schedule : Occasional work beyond normal office hours and / or work on weekends

Who we are

Texas A&M University's Mays School of Business is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

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

Automatically 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

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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.

Salary : $60,000