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University of Houston

Program Director I (Department Business Manager)

University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.

Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.

Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.

Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.

Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.

Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.

Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.

May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Position Information

Experience will be considered in lieu of education

Education will be considered in lieu of experience

This position leads the business operations management team for an academic department in the Bauer College of Business. This includes leadership and responsibility for departmental payroll (for staff, faculty and student employees), goods/service procurement, expense reimbursement, cost center management, equipment inventory, event planning/execution, travel arrangements, customer service interface, and any other business operations activities for the department.

Preferences:

Familiarity working in higher education and particularly directly with faculty

Supervisory experience

Salary:

56,800 - 64,600

Required Attachments by Candidate:

Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Employee Status:

Regular/Benefits

Job Posting:

Sep 23, 2024, 4:40:47 PM

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