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SUMMARY

Manages and implements strategic program plans. Oversight of complex program(s), department and/or grant level responsibilities or multiple components of an overall program/department/grant.

(A “Program” refers to carrying out a specific service or specific activity within a department or the district.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree AND
Two (2) years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

Bachelor's Degree AND
Six (6) years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

Ten (10) years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.

Three (3) years supervisory experience.
Proven expertise of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program, department or grant.

Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate Degree.

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Assessment & Evaluation - 102 N. Plumer
Classification: Non-Bargaining
Temporary FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Temporary Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Program Manager TEMPORARY (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)