RGK Programs Manager

Job Posting Title:RGK Programs Manager----Hiring Department:Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Jun 24, 2026----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesAbout The University of Texas at AustinWhat starts here changes the world.The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.An organizational priority is to successfully make UT the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.Learn more about UT’s mission and values, and leadership.About The LBJ School of Public AffairsThe Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation’s premier public policy schools. As Texas’ top-ranked policy school for over five decades, the LBJ School provides unmatched opportunities for students to engage with policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in Austin and beyond. The school is committed to improving the quality of public service in the United States and abroad at all levels of governance and civic engagement. Our goals are to prepare students and professionals for leadership positions in public service, produce interdisciplinary research to advance our understanding of complex societal problems and create solutions, promote effective public policy and management practice and foster civic engagement on issues of public concern.Committed to advancing the quality of public service, the LBJ School continues to drive education, research and civic engagement at all levels of governance. About the RGK Center at the LBJ SchoolThe mission of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service is to prepare leaders for the exciting and complex work of creating social impact. Through graduate education and faculty research, the RGK Center builds skills, generates new knowledge and collaborates with nonprofit organizations to inform policymakers and practitioners who have a passion for caring and resilient communities. The LBJ School of Public Affairs is the academic home of the RGK Center and prides itself on attracting thinkers and doers of the public good.  Success is measured by program demand, community benefit, and increased visibility of the RGK Center’s education and research activities. PurposeThis position will facilitate the educational and research activities of the RGK Center to advance the Center’s mission of educating the next generation of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders.  This role will manage the day-to-day details and development/long-term growth strategies, coordinate and support the Social Entrepreneurship course and the Nonprofit Studies Portfolio programs, facilitate student internships and professional development activities, and provide event and communication support. Partnering with LBJ School departments including the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, the Office of Communications, and the Office of Development will be key for successful execution of RGK programming and initiatives.Responsibilities Program Management Social Entrepreneurship Certificate (Executive Education)Lead the implementation of the Social Entrepreneurship Course (SEC), with support from the Executive Education team and LBJ leadership to determine program funding structure, potential sponsorships, program budget, contracts agreements and review applicants for upcoming program year.Partner with LBJ Communications to update SEC webpage and develop marketing strategy to promote program application.Serve as primary point of contact for students and guest faculty; maintain regular email communication with students and share assignments and updates ahead of each class.Manage day-of classroom logistics (reserving and setting up classroom space, coffee delivery, printed materials, parking passes, etc.).Track student attendance and collaborate with lead faculty to distribute student surveys after each class and send summary reports to the deanOrganize final graduation ceremony.Nonprofit Studies Portfolio ProgramProvide opportunities to develop specialized skills in social finance, nonprofit management, philanthropy, cultural policy, social marketing and community collaboration.Meet with current and prospective students in the Nonprofit Studies Portfolio Program to share information about the portfolio requirements and track student progress toward requirements and submit final paperwork to the graduate school for certification.  Collaborate with RGK staff to assess current portfolio structure and ensure alignment with university guidelines.  Approve student course waiver requests and addition of new approved portfolio courses, as needed.  Attend portfolio events, as available, to connect with students and provide guidance in professional and academic goals.Student Experiential Learning OpportunitiesDevelop opportunities for students to gain experiential learning about the nonprofit/philanthropic sector.Collaborate with center leadership to develop and support new internships.Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, national and international nonprofits to create internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students that meet organizational needs and fulfill students’ educational requirements.Collaborate with the LBJ School Office of Student Affairs and Admissions to ensure students internships align with LBJ standards; identify potential nonprofit employers and share internship opportunities with students.Supporting the Center director to complete