Program Manager

Job Title

Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vice Provost

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are 

Texas A&M University is home to two unique, policy-focused internship opportunities: The Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP). Since 1990, these programs have been providing Aggie interns of the highest quality to governmental and non-governmental offices at the state, national and international levels. To date, more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students have taken advantage of the unique opportunity to combine their academics with public policy knowledge and professional experience.

What we want

The Program Manager would become part of a dynamic team, specifically supporting students, hosting offices, and the alumni network in the Washington, D.C. location. The position is ideal for someone interested in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, directing the student placement process, and leading student development activities.

What you need to know

Salary : Commensurate based on select hires qualifications

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of administrative, program coordination, or closely related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail and utilize sound judgment.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former Texas A&M University student and/or participant in a D.C. internship program.

• Supervisory and/or conflict resolution experience with college students.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Placement Process:

• Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders such as agency administrators, congressional staff, and other internship supervisors. Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with hosting offices and potential hosting offices.

• Directs the Washington, D.C. student placement process.

• Serve as a liaison with university and intern program alumni in the Washington, D.C. area.

• Maintains confidentiality of student and alumni records and other sensitive information in accordance with state/federal law and program and/or University policies.

• Builds and maintains comprehensive alumni records to increase the intern alumni database.

• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the programs.

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

• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.

Administrative:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program at the Washington, D.C. location.

• Assist with the establishment of short & long-term goals.

• Serve as liaison with A&M – D.C. and Bush School – D.C. faculty, staff and administrators.

Student Support:

• Develops and conducts programs including intern trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops.

• Available to assist with residential support, as needed. This could include small scale repairs to furniture, and accepting, distributing, and assembling new furnishings and housewares.

• Takes note of the concerns and needs of the student population. Coordinates with College Station staff in the event of receiving reports of alleged violations of Texas A&M University Student Rules, as well as Policy Internship Programs’ Terms of Participation, Intern Code of Conduct, and Housing Contract.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to maneuver up and down five or more flights of stairs and able to lift and/or move items of moderate weight.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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.