Program Manager

**Job Title** Program Manager **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service **Department** 4-H Program Development **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **About Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation** ================================================ The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, established in the early 1950s and incorporated in 1962 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to recognizing superior achievement and service among Texas 4-H members and volunteers. Through fundraising initiatives, the Foundation invests in the future of Texas by supporting programs that improve the lives of Texas youth. Research demonstrates that participation in 4-H leads to higher academic performance, greater civic engagement, healthier lifestyles, and a commitment to community service. The Foundation’s efforts enable 4-H to reach over half a million young people statewide, providing scholarships, resources, and support at the county, district, and state levels. By contributing to the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, you help empower young Texans to become tomorrow’s leaders. **Position Information** ======================== The Texas 4-H Foundation is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven, and relationship-focused professional to serve as Program Manager overseeing scholarships, grants, and alumni engagement. This leadership position plays a critical role in administering one of the largest youth scholarship programs in Texas while also coordinating several high-profile leadership, alumni, and donor engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, exceptional communication abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting youth leadership and educational opportunities across Texas. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration, coordination, and implementation of the Texas 4-H Foundation scholarship program; several strategic Foundation initiatives including serving as lead staff member responsible for helping grow and strengthen the Foundation’s alumni engagement efforts across the state; and administering the Foundation’s grant program. The position works closely with students, alumni, donors, volunteers, board members, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension faculty and staff, and external partners to ensure programs are administered professionally, efficiently, and with exceptional customer service. **Responsibilities:** Scholarship Program Administration * Manages all aspects of the Texas 4-H Foundation scholarship program from application through award distribution and follow-up. * Coordinates scholarship application timelines, eligibility verification, and review processes. * Communicates with applicants, families, county Extension agents, and scholarship donors. * Coordinates scholarship scoring, selection meetings, and scholarship award notifications. * Maintains scholarship records, donor requirements, and compliance documentation. * Coordinates scholarship recognition activities and events. * Works collaboratively with accounting staff to ensure timely scholarship payments and reporting. Grant Program Administration * Oversees the Foundation’s grant programs, including application management, review coordination, tracking, reporting, and follow-up. * Assists in developing grant guidelines, timelines, evaluation criteria, and impact reporting. * Coordinates communication with grant recipients and reviewers. Alumni Program Development * Oversees and helps grow the Texas 4-H Foundation alumni program statewide. * Develops strategies to increase alumni engagement, participation, and giving. * Coordinates alumni outreach efforts, events, communications, and recognition programs. * Assists in building long-term relationships with alumni and volunteer leaders. * Works collaboratively with Foundation leadership to strengthen alumni participation in Foundation programs and fundraising efforts. 4 Under 40 Program * Coordinates the annual “4 Under 40” recognition program. * Manages nominations, selection coordination, communications, marketing materials, and event logistics. * Works with alumni, donors, and Foundation leadership to promote the program statewide. 100 Women Program * Assists in the development, administration, and growth of the Foundation’s “100 Women” initiative. * Coordinates membership communications, donor engagement, events, and recognition activities. * Maintains accurate donor and participation records. Annual Report Coordination * Leads the coordination and production of the Foundation’s annual report. * Gathers program statistics, donor information, financial summaries, stories, and impact narratives. * Coordinates with designers, printers, staff, and leadership to ensure timely publication. Additional Responsibilities * Assists with donor stewardship and alumni engagement activities. * Supports Foundation events, meetings, and fundraising initiatives. * Prepares reports, presentations, and program summaries for leadership and the Board of Trustees. * Maintains accurate data within Foundation management systems and CRM platforms. * Assists with strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Five years of related experience. * Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Verbal and written communication skills. **What You Need to Know** ========================= **Salary:** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. **Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?** =================================== When you choose to **_work_** for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: * [Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  * 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   * Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month * Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   * Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife **Applicant Instructions** ========================== Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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.