Job Title

Program Manager (Proyecto Amigos)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Outreach and PreCollege Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,659.09 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Manager, under direction, plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.

Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.

Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.

Develops and conduct programs including leadership training, conferences, seminars and workshops.

Supervises program support staff and student assistants.

Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes. Prepares vouchers, purchase orders and requisition and coordinate with accounting personnel and other support staff.

Researches, develops and writes white papers, grant applications and prepares presentations. Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible for Proyecto Amigos Initiative at the University. 

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in (education, psychology, sociology, business, marketing, communication, or political science).

Experience – Five years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education – Master’s degree in (counseling, education, psychology, sociology, business, marketing, communication, or political science).

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to:

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Present information clearly and concisely.

Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally may supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Travel on occasion for meetings/conferences.

Salary: $43,909.08/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume

Cover Letter

3 professional references and their full contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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.