Program Administrator - Child Care Scholarships

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the planning and development of large-scale initiatives within the region. The role focuses on managing multiple training and professional development projects while ensuring alignment with governing directives.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of local government or related experience, with strong communication and leadership skills to drive timely outcomes and collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in project management from inception to completion across large-scale projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Skill in allocating scarce resources including human capital.
• Effective leadership, motivation and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and development of new and existing large-scale projects.
• Manage multiple projects related to training and professional development.
• Develop action plans to streamline processes and achieve outcomes promptly.
• Ensure programs and services align with Workforce Board directives and laws/regulations.
• Supervise a diverse team of individuals.
• Strategically adjust workload among team members.
• Effectively communicate unit and project status.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Resource allocation

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Job description

About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

• Assist with the planning and development of new and existing large-scale projects
• Manage multiple projects related to training and professional development
• Develop action plans to streamline processes and achieve expected outcomes in a timely manner
• Ensure programs and services are delivered in accordance with the Workforce Board’s directive and compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Supervise diverse team of individuals
• Strategically adjust work load amongst team members
• Effectively communicate unit and project status

Key Qualifications

• Experienced in Project Management Principles and proven ability to handle large-scale projects from inception to completion, and anywhere in between
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple competing deadlines
• Skill in allocating scarce resources, including human capital
• Effective leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving capabilities

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Salary range: $85,000.00 - $93,000.00

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.