Program Manager (Part-Time ) - Brain Health Consortium

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Part - Time, 20 hours a week.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT 8/2/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
  
  

Job Details

Job Summary

The Program Manager oversees a portfolio of related projects, coordinating them to ensure they align with the department’s long-term strategic goals, budget, and timelines. This role defines program strategies, monitors project timelines, allocates resources, and mitigates risks to achieve organizational objectives. They act as a central liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and executives to ensure successful, high-quality program delivery. This position plays a critical role in advancing the project's mission to improve employment outcomes and job retention for neurodiverse adults. The individual will establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with employers to identify workforce needs, promote comprehensive hiring practices, and create employment opportunities aligned with participants' skills and strengths. Responsibilities include developing new employer relationships, strengthening existing partnerships, facilitating communication between employers and program staff, and supporting job placement and retention efforts. Through collaboration with business partners, this position will help bridge the employment gap for neurodiverse adults while fostering a more comprehensive and sustainable workforce.

This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.

Core Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with employers, industry partners, workforce agencies, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for neurodiverse adults.
• Identifies employer workforce needs and align them with participant skills, strengths, and career interests to facilitate successful job placements and long-term employment outcomes.
• Conducts employer outreach and engagement activities to establish new partnerships and increase awareness of the benefits of hiring neurodiverse talent.
• Represents the program at networking events, job fairs, community outreach events, workforce development forums, and employer engagement activities, including staffing informational tables and presenting partnership opportunities to prospective employers.
• Collaborates with project staff, training providers, and employers to ensure training programs are responsive to current labor market demands and workplace requirements.
• Promotes comprehensive hiring practices by providing employers with education, resources, and technical assistance related to neurodiversity, workplace accommodations, and retention strategies.
• Creates and disseminates employer outreach materials, presentations, and other informational resources that promote the project’s services, employer partnerships, and comprehensive hiring initiatives.
• Monitors employer satisfaction and participant employment outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in placement and retention efforts.
• Facilitates communication between employers and program participants to address workplace challenges, support successful onboarding, and enhance job retention.
• Tracks partnership activities, employment placements, and retention metrics to ensure project goals, performance measures, and reporting requirements are met.
• Represents the project at community events, industry meetings, and workforce development forums to strengthen partnerships and advance comprehensive employment initiatives.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop innovative workforce solutions that bridge the employment gap for neurodiverse adults and promote sustainable career pathways.
• Responsible for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and administering major programs. Develops goals and operational procedures for the department. Develops and manages a program plan that aligns with the department’s goals. This includes managing program budgets, tracking expenditures, and allocating resources across projects.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and senior leadership, providing regular updates on program progress, KPIs, and performance.
• Identifies potential issues, analyzes impacts, and develops contingency plans.
• Analyzes data to assess program effectiveness and draft comprehensive reports for senior leadership, and provides recommendations.
• Leads a team to ensure efficient processes and workflows meet the department’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborates with other university departments, special groups, and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Program Management
• Time Management
• Multi-Tasking
• Organizational Skills
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
  
  

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

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.