Program Manager

Job Title

Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab and the Patton Center for Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI) & Texas A&M University Kingsville has started the South Texas Lion Project, which focuses on mountain lion population status and movement ecology in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands region. The Program Manager for this project will, under direction, assist in the planning, organizing, and management of day-to-day activities of the South Texas Lion Project, developing and implementing procedures to meet project’s objectives. Job will run from January – April 2026. Will work remotely at a privately-owned ranch in Dimmit and Maverick Counties. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Works with SPEC lab members to plan, organize, and direct day-to-day field activities. 

• Supervises field technicians and student assistants. 

• Manages a database of carnivore data from camera traps, GPS collars, and genetic samples. 

• Assists PI and graduate students in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program’s capture and camera trapping efforts.  

• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.  

• Researches, develops, and writes papers, grant applications and prepares presentations. 

• Maintains and develops communications among partners by attending meetings and conference calls. 

• Keeps inventory of equipment 

• Maintains camera grids and performs tracking of mountain lions in the field. 

 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• There will be frequent opportunities to assist with carnivore fieldwork in South Texas 

• This position requires that the successful applicant maintain a high level of physical fitness with the ability to safely complete long hikes, often off trail and sometimes on rugged terrain, in hot and dry conditions.  

 

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – Five years of related experience.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

Knowledge of – Knowledge of different trapping strategies used for carnivores. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to – Ability to multitask, lead a field team, and work cooperatively with others.

Skills in – Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills.   

Prefer at least 5 years of experience maintaining remote camera trap grids and 5 years of experience capturing and collaring mountain lions 

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