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Program Manager - Sustainable Global Business Initiative

University of Texas at Dallas

$55,000 - DOQ

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work

United States, Texas, Richardson

Nov 04, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06715P
Position Title	Program Manager - Sustainable Global Business Initiative
Functional Title
Department	Management
Salary Range	$55,000 - DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/04/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	12/01/2025
Job Summary	The Sustainable Global Business Initiative (SGBI) at the University of Texas at Dallas ( UTD) promotes economic advancement and poverty alleviation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in developing countries, with a primary focus on Africa. SGBI provides scholarships and supports faculty conducting international poverty alleviation projects. It also funds student participation in study trips to Sub-Saharan African countries and organizes local and global conferences, seminars, and webinars to advance business development and education in the region. The Program Manager executes and supports the mission of the Sustainable Global Business Initiative ( SGBI) within the Jindal School of Management ( JSOM).
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree; Three to five years experience in a field relevant to the program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The core responsibilities of the Program Manager include: Manage the financial accounts and reporting for the Ann and Jack Graves Foundation related to African initiatives (e.g., scholarships, conferences, entrepreneurial endowments). Coordinate and execute all logistics for annual conferences in Africa. Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to design and implement local (Dallas) and international (Africa-focused) sustainability projects. Organize and coordinate the Annual Global Sustainability Experience Competition. Recruit sponsors and secure funding for SGBI conferences and projects. Promote SGBI initiatives and mission, both locally and internationally. Liaise with and support student organizations (e.g., SSB) to advance SGBI's mission and activities. Reconcile financial statements related to the Ann and Jack Graves Foundation activities. Report on annual SGBI activities to UTD's Endowment Office. Monitor the enrollment processes of African students accepted into the Jindal School of Management (JSOM). Serve as the primary liaison between JSOM's graduate and undergraduate departments and the Office of International Study. Manage communication with JSOM study trip professors and participants regarding all deadlines and required documentation for travel and project initiation in Africa. Maintain the database of African university partners. Organize and facilitate monthly breakfast brainstorming sessions focusing on African affairs. Meet weekly with the SGBI Director to provide updates and coordinate all activities. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	*A remote work schedule is not available for this position.* What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.