Program Manager

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

3d

About The Position

The Program Manager P12, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the program’s day-to-day activities and develops and implements procedures for program administration. The role oversees initial and future planning of activities and supports strategic planning, program materials, research, and communications. It also supervises program support staff, student assistants, and independent contractors; develops and conducts training and professional events; assists with field data collection; and coordinates budgetary, contract, purchasing, and travel processes. The position is with the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University Health Science Center in College Station, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in project management, human research trials, or similar work.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Health.
• Professional-level Spanish proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage day-to-day program activities.
• Develop and implement procedures for program administration.
• Assist in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
• Assist with developing and producing program materials.
• Research, develop, and write white papers and grant applications, and prepare presentations.
• Supervise program support staff, student assistants, and independent contractors.
• Develop and conduct programs, including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Help with logistics and organization of field data collection trips and assist with field data collection.
• Assist with yearly budgetary and contract processes.
• Prepare vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Coordinate with accounting personnel and other support staff.
• Assist with travel requests and reimbursements.
• Maintain and develop communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid annual 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Access to the Living Well program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager