Business Administration & Operations Program Manager- Center for Student Media (Division of Student

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a capable administrator to manage day-to-day operations of a small to medium university program or department in Houston. You will supervise staff, student workers, and processes, plan procedures, and oversee expenditures to ensure budget adherence.

Key duties include preparing reports, supporting grants and funding proposals, and developing policies. The role involves liaison with campus offices and may require a criminal history check as some positions are security

Qualifications

• Requires a formal, 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium department or program.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• May prepare abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
• May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures.
• May serve as property custodian for the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget adherence

Report preparation

Policy development

Financial reporting

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.


2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.


3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.


4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.


5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.


6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.


7. May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.


8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.


9. May serve as property custodian for the department.


10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: 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: No experience required.

Additional Duties:

• Financial document preparation, review, and account monitoring.


• Vendor contracts, procurement coordination, and payment processing.


• Financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash-handling oversight.


• Student employee hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision.


• Personnel records management and coordination of administrative operations.


• Liaison responsibilities with campus administrative offices.


• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.