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Texas A&M University · 3 months ago

Program Manager for Special Projects

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Program Manager for Special Projects to support initiatives aimed at enhancing student outcomes. This role involves coordinating special projects, overseeing grants and donor-funded programs, and ensuring compliance and effective reporting of programmatic activities.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist the AVP of Student Success in managing high-priority and cross-functional special projects

Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication for strategic initiatives aligned with student success

Track progress of special projects and prepare status updates and briefings for leadership

Monitor implementation of programs funded by grants and donor gifts to ensure alignment with funding goals and institutional priorities

Assist with program budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting in collaboration with finance and development offices

Ensure compliance with grant/donor requirements, including reporting deadlines, outcomes tracking, and evaluation measures

Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to funded programs; prepare dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders

Draft narrative and financial reports for grantors and donors as required

Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reviews

Serve as a liaison between the Office of Student Success, development office, grant office, and program managers

Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, and document action items for follow-up

Support proposal development for new funding opportunities in collaboration with the AVP and campus partners

Assist in preparing presentations, executive summaries, and communications for internal and external stakeholders

Perform general administrative tasks related to the management of special projects and programmatic oversight

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant AdministrationData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

Five years of related experience

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred

Master's degree in education, public administration, business or related field

Experience in project management, grant administration, or program coordination in a higher education or nonprofit setting

Strong analytical and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively

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Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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