What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER - FACULTY AFFAIRS position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Office of Faculty Affairs
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform advanced program administration, development and coordination. Responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Description of Duties
- Administers, coordinates, and manages assigned faculty success programs, initiatives, or projects.
- Develops and implements criteria for achieving program goals.
- Identifies needs through continual assessment and proposes ideas for improvement or new initiatives.
- Maintains frequent interaction with University departments, special groups and external agencies in administering faculty programs.
- Recommends new procedures for improvement of faculty programs and initiatives.
- Collaborates with the Faculty Success team and administrators.
- Prepares program reports, proposals, operations and procedures for presentation, written materials and documentation.
- Creates and executes social media strategy to align with office vision in collaboration with University Marketing and Communications.
- Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams on projects and programs.
- Determines work priorities.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in business, entrepreneurship, innovation, education, or a related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in management, business, education, or a related field from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
- Five (5) years of experience in managing or supporting faculty development programs/initiatives or 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 obtained in a higher education setting managing faculty development programs. Strong knowledge of issues facing higher education.
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
Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates high levels of self-discipline, accountability, and responsibility for completing tasks accurately and on time. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to transition seamlessly between projects. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a professional manner with all university and external constituents.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
02/11/2025
Grant Funded Position
No
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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
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.
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 .
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 .
