Program Coordinator 2 - Communication Disorders - (496507 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a senior program administrator to support the Communications Disorders program. The role involves coordinating activities to ensure objectives are met, developing implementation methods, and preparing reports for management.

Education may be substituted by experience; the MQ emphasizes analytical ability and technical knowledge. A criminal history check will be required, and the institution upholds equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Administrative support for a senior program with coordination duties.
• Ability to interpret procedures, policies and practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Criminal history check will be required.
• Equal Opportunity Institution; all qualified applicants welcome.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities to meet objectives.
• Plan and develop methods for program administration.
• Review program records and activity reports.
• Recommend procedural improvements as needed.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc management reports.
• Assist in preparing documentation and proposals for the program.
• Contribute to budget planning and control expenditures.
• Provide training on program policies and procedures.
• Interact with faculty, staff and students to promote program goals.
• Develop and maintain a research and policy studies database.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Oversee admissions, tracking, events, and scholarship processing for the program.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget planning

Database management

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate's degree or certification

Job description

Department: Communication Disorders Salary: 18.32 - 20.60

Description:

Coordinates and provides senior-level administrative support to an ongoing program at the University.

1. Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
2. Participates in planning and develops methods for program implementation and administration, coordinates program activities and processes.
3. Reviews program records and reports of activities.
4. Recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required.
5. Prepares recurring and ad hoc program reports for management use.
6. Assists in preparing reports, proposals, manuals, and other documentation as required for the program.
7. Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.
8. Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding program policies and procedures.
9. Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goals and objectives of the program.
10. Develops and maintains database on research studies, policy issues, etc.
11. Performs other job-related duties as required.

This position oversees the program management for the Communications Disorders Masters and Ph.D. programs. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Admissions process
• GTF tracking and management
• Graduate event coordination
• Scholarship processing

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Education: Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field is required. An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this field. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year 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.