Campus Recreation Member Services Program Director I

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Campus Recreation department is seeking a program manager to direct a university program ensuring activities align with its mission and objectives. You will plan, guide, and oversee staff to meet ongoing goals.

This role includes budget preparation, grant management, reporting, and policy development to advance the program and achieve outcomes. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree from a college or university or equivalent training.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and administers methods and procedures to meet program objectives.
• Directs daily activities of staff to ensure objectives are met.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures expenditures stay within allocation.
• Oversees activities to carry out program objectives, directly or through staff.
• Directs preparation of reports and records; adjusts methods to achieve progress.
• Analyzes trends in program areas and stays informed about changes.
• Formulates and maintains policies and procedures for program administration.
• Manages grants for the program, including meetings, coordination, and scholarships.
• May support grant proposals to state, federal agencies or private sponsors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

3+ years of directly related experience

Job description

Department

Campus Recreation

Salary

$56,800 - $64,600

Description

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.

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: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

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

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