What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Tribal Technical Assistance Program position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Jessica Stewart, jessica.stewart@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with evenings and weekends as required for TTAP conferences and events
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$52,200 - $80,000
Salary
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-01-30 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
The Southern Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center serves Tribal communities across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Part of a national network of seven TTAP Centers, the Southern Center provides training, technical assistance, technology transfer, and workforce development services to support American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments in building and managing their transportation programs.
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of the TTAP Center. This role is expected to represent the TTAP Center at US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) meetings and events, as well as oversee day-to-day operations of the TTAP Center. This role ensures the Center fulfills its mission as a trusted local resource for Tribal transportation training and support. The Program Manager oversees program planning, service delivery, staff coordination, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve federal, regional, and Tribal goals.
Grant funded position; continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
Required Qualifications
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Jessica Stewart, jessica.stewart@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with evenings and weekends as required for TTAP conferences and events
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$52,200 - $80,000
Salary
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-01-30 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
The Southern Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center serves Tribal communities across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Part of a national network of seven TTAP Centers, the Southern Center provides training, technical assistance, technology transfer, and workforce development services to support American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments in building and managing their transportation programs.
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of the TTAP Center. This role is expected to represent the TTAP Center at US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) meetings and events, as well as oversee day-to-day operations of the TTAP Center. This role ensures the Center fulfills its mission as a trusted local resource for Tribal transportation training and support. The Program Manager oversees program planning, service delivery, staff coordination, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve federal, regional, and Tribal goals.
Grant funded position; continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Transportation related; engineering, business, public administration, workforce development/adult education may also be considered with relevant transportation experience (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Four or more years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, or Tribal/community development. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of experience.
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of Tribal governance, transportation systems, and federal programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, federal grants, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills and the ability to demonstrate skills both internally with university leadership and externally with stakeholders.
- Experience designing and delivering training or workforce development programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in program management, from program design and alignment to evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Ability to travel within Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas as required; travel to national conferences with overnight stays is expected.
- Master's Transportation or related as determined by department
- Six or more years of program management experience, preferably in transportation, infrastructure, or Tribal/community development.
Salary : $52,200 - $80,000