Program Manager - Student Involvement Center

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/04/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $45,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Provide leadership and supervision for the department in the areas of student programming, campus traditional programming, budgeting, and daily administrative functions. Responsible for collaborating with small groups and committees to design, develop, plan, prepare, and implement quality programming and events at UTSA. Responsible for promoting and providing education on campus.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitates, promotes, develops, and coordinates large, campus-wide events/activities such as Howdy Rowdy Bash. BestFest, Dia en la Sombrilla, and other assigned programs including assessment and impact on student belonging and retention.
• Advises the Roadrunner Productions and Rowdy Crew, sponsored student organizations in facilitating program production, budget management, student leadership development, risk management, and coordination of campus programming and spirit and traditions programming.
• Develops and implements strategies to increase the quality and quantity of student programming.
• Coordinates events and programs specifically designed for the downtown campus.
• Interprets institutional and system policies related to student organizations for students attending the Downtown campus. Evaluates policies and procedures and make recommendations to the Director of the Student Involvement Center.
• Serves as a liaison between Fiesta San Antonio Commission and UTSA.
• Promotes and supports student usage of RowdyLink and the experiential transcript.
• Serves as a member of the Expressive Activity Response Team addressing elevated demonstrations on campus. Assists with oversight of small-scale campus expressive activity.
• Supports programs and events sponsored by the Student Involvement Center.
• Supports university-wide programs including, but not limited to, Roadrunner Days, Homecoming, and Commencement.
• Collaborates with other campus offices to promote student engagement including Housing and Residence Life, Career Services, Athletics, Center for Civic Engagement, as well as academic colleges and departments.
• Recruits, supervises, and trains a graduate assistant and student staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Education, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Anthology Engaged, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas: student advising, budgeting, program planning, project management, marketing, and effective collaboration with broad constituencies.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and risk management planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of student advising, and event planning in a university setting preferred.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• High-student-contact office environment.
• Accompany students on university-sponsored trips such as conferences.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• After-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.