Program Manager - Sustainable Global Business Initiative
About The Position
The Sustainable Global Business Initiative (SGBI) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) promotes economic advancement and poverty alleviation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in developing countries, with a primary focus on Africa. SGBI provides scholarships and supports faculty conducting international poverty alleviation projects. It also funds student participation in study trips to Sub-Saharan African countries and organizes local and global conferences, seminars, and webinars to advance business development and education in the region. The Program Manager executes and supports the mission of the Sustainable Global Business Initiative (SGBI) within the Jindal School of Management (JSOM).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Three to five years experience in a field relevant to the program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial accounts and reporting for the Ann and Jack Graves Foundation related to African initiatives (e.g., scholarships, conferences, entrepreneurial endowments).
- Coordinate and execute all logistics for annual conferences in Africa.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to design and implement local (Dallas) and international (Africa-focused) sustainability projects.
- Organize and coordinate the Annual Global Sustainability Experience Competition.
- Recruit sponsors and secure funding for SGBI conferences and projects.
- Promote SGBI initiatives and mission, both locally and internationally.
- Liaise with and support student organizations (e.g., SSB) to advance SGBI's mission and activities.
- Reconcile financial statements related to the Ann and Jack Graves Foundation activities.
- Report on annual SGBI activities to UTD's Endowment Office.
- Monitor the enrollment processes of African students accepted into the Jindal School of Management (JSOM).
- Serve as the primary liaison between JSOM's graduate and undergraduate departments and the Office of International Study.
- Manage communication with JSOM study trip professors and participants regarding all deadlines and required documentation for travel and project initiation in Africa.
- Maintain the database of African university partners.
- Organize and facilitate monthly breakfast brainstorming sessions focusing on African affairs.
- Meet weekly with the SGBI Director to provide updates and coordinate all activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
- PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental/Vision/AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
