JOB SUMMARY: Texas Southern University (TSU) has entered a strategic partnership with the PNC Foundation to positively impact the diversity of entrepreneurship through enhanced education, research, advocacy, and service opportunities. This center's activities will focus on building impactful, creative, and innovative solutions to ensure that entrepreneurs more accurately reflect our changing demographics across the nation. The Program Manager (PM), under general supervision, develops and coordinates activities relative to the administrative and business operations of the Howard University x PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship (The Center), Jones H. School of Business (JHJ) at Texas Southern University (TSU). Reports to the Regional Director of The Center, JHJ at TSU. BASIC FUNCTION: The Program Manager (PM) plays a pivotal role in supporting the Regional Director with the implementation and execution of various programs and initiatives for the Center. The PM, in collaboration with the Regional Director, spearheads programs that create opportunities for Black-owned businesses and enhance the capacity of ecosystems supporting Black entrepreneurs. This role acts as a crucial intermediary between colleagues, students, HBCUs, and the broader community within the Southwest Region states of (Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas). The PM's responsibilities include managing and establishing relationships across the region's HBCUs and within various sectors, creating program timelines, marketing program opportunities, facilitating communication with internal and external program stakeholders, coordinating logistics of Center programming, and other related duties that contribute to the success of the Center. SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY: The PM will work closely with the Regional Director to strategically plan and coordinate programs for the Center in the Southwest region. Additionally, the PM will be key in scaling the programmatic impact nationally and nationwide, contributing to the Center's broader reach and influence. NATURE AND SCOPE: The PM will be a leader in the Southwest region and a Texas Southern University leader, driving the institution-wide culture of innovation and best practices. This leader will foster a vibrant work environment and serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the National Center, showcasing the potential for professional growth and development in this role. This is a Grant Funded position. Essential Duties Summary * Assist in the development, administration, and logistical execution of major national and regional programs * Coordinate aspects of program implementation, including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation * Develop and manage project timelines and budgets for the various programs * Prepare payment documentation for contractors, travelers, and other individuals performing programmatic tasks related to the Center * Monitor progress towards program goals and objectives and make adjustments as needed * Ensure compliance with all relevant procedures, regulations, and guidelines * Work collaboratively with external and University organizations and partners to implement programs * Attend local and national events, workshops, and convenings to support program recruitment and engagement where necessary * Assist in preparing Center presentations in Canva and PowerPoint, etc. for various constituents, including PNC Presidents and their leadership teams * Facilitate communication internally and externally to share program logistics, expectations, guidelines, and updates * Perform other related duties as assigned by the Regional Director and Dean of the JHJ School of Business * Assist in co-planning, hosting, and leading events in person and virtually * Preparing curricula and presentation materials for events * Under the leadership of the Regional Director, assist in utilizing the CRM (Startup Tree) system to optimize collaboration efforts with all constituents (students, alumni, faculty, staff, small business owners, non-profits, and corporations, etc.) clients * Manage metrics and reporting for each program element and measure and report progress regularly CORE COMPETENCIES: * Experience in coordinating logistics for educational and community-based programming * Experience with creating relationships with academic institutions and/or entrepreneurship preferred * Commitment to solving complex issues around inequities related to race, color, social, economic, and political circumstances and becoming a driver of change * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion * Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through digital communication including social media networks * Ability to establish and maintain compelling and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, regional advisory board members, and sponsors * Ability to multitask efficiently % FTE 1.0 Hiring Range $64,197.37 - $81,851.64 Education Bachelor's degree. Required Licensing/Certification Valid Texas Driver's License preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: * Policies, procedures, and practices * Other job-related banner (financial management) systems and software packages * Requires experience beyond the entry-level to conduct moderately complex work. Demonstrates general competence and growing knowledge and understanding of the overall function or discipline * Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications Skill in: * Problem-solving and decision-making * Multitasking and time management * Both verbal and written communication Ability to: * Prepare detailed reports * Work independently * Communicate effectively orally and in writing to various groups of constituents Work Experience One (1) to three (3) years of related experience. Working/Environmental Conditions * Present a professional appearance at all times * Maintain a level of professionalism * Limited standing and/or walking * Handling lightweight objects * Using or carrying equipment * Stoop, bend, or lift * Occasional travel to the regional campuses, National Center, and conference locations * This job requires in-office availability from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)