Program Manager

Job Title

Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Based in Lubbock, TX, the North Texas Research Program of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute is a remote research unit addressing wildlife management and conservation needs in the southern Great Plains. The program is seeking a driven research program manager to conduct and collaborate in research activities and assist with programmatic development. This highly dynamic position is multifaceted, with expectations involving leading independent research, managing ongoing field research projects, and assisting with program administrative or outreach needs. Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead independent research activities, including grant applications, study design, data collection, and analyses 

• Prepare scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research outreach materials 

• Aid graduate students in research project logistics and management  

• Conduct or assist in field work related to research activities 

• Assist the lab with maintaining the lab website, research permits and protocols. 

• Prepares research progress or program reports as required by project funders. 

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

• Participate in donor engagement events and prepare program outreach materials for donor advertisement 

• Prepare travel booking, purchase orders, and expense reports while coordinating with accounting personnel or other support staff. 

• Assists with hiring of new staff members and student employees.  

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

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

• Maintains and develops communications among research partners by attending conferences, meetings, and calls.  

 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of the North Texas Research Program. 

 

Additional Responsibilities

• There will be frequent travel opportunities to assist with fieldwork among various research projects 

• Assisting the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute outside of the North Texas Research Program in engagement aspects such as social media posts, website maintenance, and developing outreach materials.  

 

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – Five years of related experience. 

 

Preferred Requirements 

Education - Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

An M.S. degree in a relevant field can substitute a B.S. degree and five years of experience.

Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Skills in - Skills in good positive attitude and interpersonal skills.

Skills in - Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing, data management (experience in R preferred), quantitative analyses, and scientific presentation performance.  

Supervision Received/Given   

This position is directly supervised by the Director of the North Texas Research Program. This position generally aids in supervising other employees.

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.