Development Manager Jobs in El Paso, TX

Position Information

Hiring Department: Student Engagement & Leadership Center

Reports To: Assistant Director

Job Location: El Paso, TX; On-site

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $48,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references

Position Summary

Manages and coordinates activities of personnel involved in performing internal operations within a department.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and assesses comprehensive leadership development programs, initiatives, and educational experiences that support student engagement, leadership capacity building, academic success, and retention.
• Oversees the administration and continuous improvement of the Miners Leadership Initiative, including curriculum development, program delivery, participant engagement, assessment, and strategic planning aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
• Designs and facilitates leadership development workshops, trainings, and educational experiences utilizing current leadership, student development, and learning theories to promote student growth and success.
• Collaborates with faculty, academic colleges, departments, and university administration to develop and implement leadership-focused, high-impact, and co-curricular learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Manages the Distinguished Leadership Speaker Series, including speaker recruitment, event planning, contract coordination, logistics, marketing, and assessment to provide meaningful engagement opportunities for the campus community.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive leadership development framework that outlines leadership programs, events, initiatives, and involvement opportunities available to students throughout their UTEP experience.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and assessment of student learning outcomes and program evaluation measures to determine program effectiveness, student learning, and leadership competency development.
• Collaborates with the Coordinator of Student Organizations and campus partners to provide leadership education, training, and development opportunities for registered student organization leaders and advisors.
• Provides leadership and oversight for major departmental initiatives, including serving as chair or co-chair of planning committees for the Miners Leadership Summit, Leadership Awards, and other leadership-focused events.
• Serves as primary advisor to the National Society of Leadership and Success chapter and provides guidance, mentorship, and organizational support to student leaders and members.
• Acts as a liaison between the department and internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative partnerships that advance student engagement and leadership development initiatives.
• Coordinates program logistics, budget expenditures, contracts, purchasing, marketing, event planning, and administrative processes related to leadership programs and special events.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program participation, assessment data, and outcomes to support strategic planning, accreditation efforts, and departmental reporting requirements.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student employees, interns, and volunteers supporting leadership programs and departmental initiatives.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act and fulfills all associated reporting responsibilities.
• Participates in departmental, divisional, and university-wide committees, professional development opportunities, conferences, and trainings to remain current on best practices in student affairs and leadership education.
• Represents the department at university-sponsored events, including but not limited to Texas Western Gold Rush, Minerpalooza, Orange & Blue Day, Commencement, and Project Move.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as necessary to support departmental programs and university initiatives.
• Understands and supports the department's role in accomplishing the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the University.
• Maintains proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and institutional software systems necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Complies with all federal, state, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Occasional traveling required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

and

Experience: 3 years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree
- At least 5 years of professional experience working in higher education or related field in education and related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; knowledge of student development theory; knowledge of leadership education curriculum; knowledge of peer to peer mentoring models; demonstrated experience working with student organizations and program development.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About the Department

The Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) enhances the student experience by offering opportunities for involvement, leadership development, and campus engagement. The department supports more than 200 student organizations and oversees campus events, fraternity and sorority life, and leadership programs that encourage active participation across the university.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers:

- Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
- Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long-term disability plans
- Retirement Programs
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts & Perks
- Employee Education Assistance program
- And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. 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.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.