Career & Experiential Learning Program Director - (497073 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Career Programs Director to lead the Academic Achievers Program, overseeing career development, experiential learning, internships, and professional skill-building.

The role includes directing program implementation, guiding portfolio development, and coordinating with students across disciplines to translate academic success into meaningful career outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education requires a thorough understanding of analytical or professional discipline; a formal 4 year degree is normally obtained from a college or university.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members to meet program objectives.
• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives.

Education

4 year degree

Job description

Department: CMALSSalary:56,800-64,600

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribedactivities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/orspecified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals andobjectives.

• 1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies andprocedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees thedaily activities of staff members.
• 2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures thatexpenditures are within budget allocation.
• 3. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinatepersonnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives ofthe program.
• 4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records ofactivities to ensure progress is being accomplished towardspecified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology asrequired to redirect activities and attains objectives.
• 5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expertawareness of program information and change needs.
• 6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies andprocedures concerning program administration.
• 7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings,communication coordination, scholarships and otheroperations.
• 8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals toobtain grants from state and federal agencies, and privatefoundation sponsors.
• 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Posting Information:

The Career & Experiential Learning Program Director (ProgramDirector 1) will provide leadership for the career-development and experiential-learning components of the Academic Achievers Program(AAP), helping students translate academic success into meaningfulprofessional opportunities and strong post-graduation outcomes.

TheProgram Director will oversee implementation of the AAP CareerAccelerator, a multi-year professional-development model thatconnects career exploration, mentoring, experiential learning,internships, professional skill development, and employmentpreparation.

Working with students from a broad range of academicdisciplines, the Program Director will help students identifycareer pathways, develop professional portfolios, secure meaningfulapplied experiences, and build the skills, networks, and confidencenecessary to transition successfully from college to employment oradvanced study.

The Career Accelerator is designed around afour-year progression from career exploration to early experience,substantial professional experience, and ultimately employment orgraduate education.

Experience will be considered in lieu ofeducation.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of boththeoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical orprofessional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than oneprofessional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normallyobtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree froma college or university or an equivalent in-depth specializedtraining program that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years ofdirectly job-related experience.

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.