The University of Texas at El Paso · 1 month ago
Program Manager - Aerospace Center
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university dedicated to increasing access to higher education. The Program Manager at the Aerospace Center will manage program-related objectives and initiatives, oversee daily operations, and ensure compliance with regulations while engaging with various stakeholders to support workforce training and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations for all project components and ensures all objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met according to project and university guidelines
Develops and maintains procedures for budgeting, recordkeeping, purchasing, and reporting
Tracks expenditures, monitors matching funds, and ensures compliance with all federal and institutional regulations
Prepares documentation for audits and required financial and progress reports
Compiles data, analyzes results, and prepares reports and presentations for federal and university stakeholders
Ensures all performance metrics—such as job creation, training completion, and business participation—are accurately recorded and reported
Serves as a liaison between UTEP, the City and County of El Paso, Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, and private industry partners, maintains communication, and tracks partner commitments and deliverables
Works with education and workforce partners to develop and implement workforce training programs
Monitors participant outcomes and ensures alignment with industry workforce needs
Supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in joining network
Helps organize supplier summits, training workshops, and events to connect local businesses with defense and aerospace opportunities
Coordinates with startup incubators to support innovation and commercialization
Assists in developing strategies to sustain program activities beyond the grant period
Collects and evaluates program data to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements
Contributes to future grant writing and funding proposals to expand the initiative
Coordinates marketing and communication efforts for the program including newsletters, promotional materials, and public updates
Prepares materials to highlight program achievements and outcomes for university leadership, funders, and partners
Complies with all State and University policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility
Five years of related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems
A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions
Preferred
List of three references (optional)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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