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Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research, UNLV Undergraduate Education [R0151479].

The Program Manager of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is charged with supporting the Director of the OUR (Director) and advancing opportunities for undergraduate research as a high-impact educational practice to directly improve student success, consistent with UNLV's Top Tier Student Achievement goals. The position works directly with the Director on projects and collaborates within the AVPUEHIP team, across campus, and in multiple areas of the student experience to expand, support, coordinate, and highlight undergraduate research at UNLV.

Specifically, the Program Manager will work on: centralization of data collection on undergraduate research, development of infrastructure to support and reward undergraduate research, coordination of university-wide research symposia on undergraduate research and other undergraduate research student programming, provide assistance generating grant proposals and other efforts to raise funds to support undergraduate research, development and administration of undergraduate research awards, support for OUR publicity by coordinating website updates and posting on social media, and development of pipelines to recruit outstanding students to UNLV for undergraduate programs.

As a key member of the OUR and AVPUEHIP leadership team, the Program Manager will work closely with Academic Affairs colleagues to ensure advancement of our mission to grow enrollment, promote excellence, be inclusive and equitable, innovate to provide leading edge 21st century academic experiences, improve student success, and lay a strong foundation for positive student outcomes while at UNLV and in their post-graduate lives.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote equitable student success.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and routinely demonstrates the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

This position requires a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and minimum 3 years experience with academic research, either at the undergraduate or graduate level, in the humanities or STEM and, 3+ years of program management, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Benefits of working at UNLV include a competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision; comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; no state income tax; tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools; and tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Perks include employee recognition and appreciation programs, connect with colleagues with shared interests, personal and professional development opportunities, UNLV athletics ticket discounts, statewide employee purchase program discounts, RebelCard discounts on and off campus, wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost, and opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Materials should be addressed to Rafael Oganesyan, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on Friday, May 2nd, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R 0151479" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 2