Program Manager

Job Title
Program Manager

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Marketing

Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,833.34 monthly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

As Program Manager for the MS Marketing Program at Mays Business School , you will play a central role in shaping the student experience from recruitment through graduation. Serving as a primary point of contact for prospective and current students, you will build meaningful relationships while providing guidance, support, and exceptional customer service. This highly visible role combines student recruitment, academic advising, strategic marketing initiatives, and the execution of impactful program events. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and confident communicating with various audiences, whether one-on-one or in front of a room. Success in this position requires a personable and professional approach, strong public speaking skills, and the ability to represent the program with enthusiasm and credibility. In this role, you will effectively manage competing priorities while ensuring a seamless experience for students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building connections, driving engagement, and contributing to the continued growth and success of a premier graduate business program.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $58,000.00-$63,000.00/annually .

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in event management, project management, and program management.
- TAMU experience.
- Experience with board management and dealings with various stakeholders.
- Compass experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Strategic and solution-focused mindset.
- Data-driven decision-making skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Dependable, reliable, and accountable.
- Strong professional presentation and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities to Contribute

Program Administration & Operations

- Manage day-to-day operations and administrative procedures for MS Marketing cohorts, including degree plans, transcript verifications, registration, and graduation processing.
- Assist the Director with strategic planning, long- and short-term goal setting, and compiling reporting data for accreditation, ranking bodies, and career outcomes.
- Oversee program purchasing activities and manage student recruitment and event budgets in coordination with the Business Administrator; utilize financial systems (e.g., Emburse).
- Maintain standard operating procedures and build comprehensive "How-To" reference guides for program workflows.
- Supervise, delegate tasks to, and mentor student workers.

Student Recruitment & Admissions

- Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events and info sessions to expand program awareness.
- Represent the MS Marketing Program at graduate school fairs and recruiting events across Texas A&M and target universities.
- Manage end-to-end admissions workflows: process applications, issue admissions decisions, and maintain data integrity within admissions software.
- Serve on the Program Scholarship Committee to assist the MS Marketing Program Director with scholarship allocations, change requests, and scholarship awarding.

Academic Advising, Scheduling & Career Support

- Serve as primary academic advisor for MS Marketing students across all cohorts; resolve registration errors, monitor course enrollment, and manage override requests with Director approval.
- Collaborate with the Director to identify, cultivate, and promote employment and internship opportunities for students.
- Build and maintain ongoing relationships with prospective students, current cohorts, and former students.

Event Management & Student Development

- Lead end-to-end planning and execution for program events, including but not limited to Advisory Board Meetings, Executive Speaker Session, New Student Orientation/Howdy Week, Summer Site Visits, and Program Tailgate (vendor logistics, rentals, catering, setup/teardown).
- Manage allocated budgets and vendor relationships for each event.
- Develop and facilitate professional development workshops and experiential learning opportunities to enhance student career readiness.

Marketing & Departmental Support

- Support broader departmental initiatives and strategic goals under the direction of the Director and Department Head.
- Design creative collateral, update web content, and manage program-specific social media presence with assistance from the MS Marketing Student Worker.

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

The Department of Marketing at the Mays Business School aims to advance your career by understanding marketing strategy in a modern, rapidly changing business world. Our program emphasizes cutting-edge marketing concepts, tools, and techniques in real-world business settings.

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.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

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

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.