Lead, Research Programs & Grants Operations

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a capable administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of a large program within the Tilman J. Fertita Family College of Medicine.

The role includes supervising staff, student workers, and processes, and entails planning procedures for a complex department, plus handling fiscal activities and reporting. The position also involves guiding staff performance, preparing research documents and proposals, and supporting grant-related operations while ensuring policies

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Security-sensitive position requiring criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a large program or department.
• Supervises staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.
• Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
• Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget analysis

Report writing

Research support

Education

4-year degree

Job description

University of Houston seeks a capable administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of a large program within the Tilman J. Fertita Family College of Medicine.

The role includes supervising staff, student workers, and processes, and entails planning procedures for a complex department, plus handling fiscal activities and reporting. The position also involves guiding staff performance, preparing research documents and proposals, and supporting grant-related operations while ensuring policies