Program Director 1 - Wolff Center For Entrepreneurship

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Program Director for the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship to guide program activities aligning with its mission. Responsibilities include setting goals, managing staff, overseeing grant operations, and contributing to student initiatives in a creative, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education or experience can substitute for each other; 4 years degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs university program, ensuring alignment with mission.
• Manages staff and oversees program operations.
• Prepares and monitors budget, coordinating activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Department: Wolff Ctr For Entrepreneurship | Salary: $56,800 - $64,600

Job Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that activities align with its mission and objectives. Responsible for setting goals, managing staff, and overseeing program operations.

• Develops strategies to meet program objectives and supervises staff activities.
• Prepares and monitors the budget, ensuring expenditures stay within limits.
• Coordinates activities to achieve program goals, reviewing reports and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Analyzes trends and maintains awareness of program changes.
• Establishes policies and procedures for program administration.
• Manages grant operations, including communications, scholarships, and reporting.
• Assists in preparing grant proposals from various agencies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This position is based in the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.

Ideal candidates will work independently and as part of a team, handle pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects with organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication across all levels is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and development of a cohort class.
• Create content and coordinate mentors.
• Recruit students and mentors for WCE classes.
• Co-develop a new Artificial Intelligence Initiative.
• Design courses and AI projects for incoming classes.
• Integrate projects with intellectual property initiatives.
• Contribute to the Princeton Review application process.
• Support classroom activities for two WCE classes.

Preferences

• Experience with WCE as a student, mentor, or instructor preferred.
• Background in consulting, technology, or startups is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education or experience can substitute for each other; a 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Please include your full work history, cover letter, and resume with your application.

Note: All positions require a criminal background check. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Higher Education