Program Director, Center Operations & Strategy

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Population Health program seeks a Program Director to serve as the operations lead for an NIH Center grant, coordinating complex research activities and cross-functional teams in Houston.

The successful candidate will bring seven or more years of related leadership experience, a four-year degree, and a proven track record in budgeting, staffing, timelines, and program delivery to advance milestones and objectives for the Center.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree from a college or university.
• Minimum of seven years of directly related experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi-component research programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers a complex center or multiple departments.
• Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure goals are met.
• Hires and directs the activities of staff.
• Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
• Oversees budget oversight, grant oversight, and policy development.
• Implements new programs and monitors ongoing activities.
• Reviews policies and processes and implements improvements.
• Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Houston's Population Health program seeks a Program Director to serve as the operations lead for an NIH Center grant, coordinating complex research activities and cross-functional teams in Houston.

The successful candidate will bring seven or more years of related leadership experience, a four-year degree, and a proven track record in budgeting, staffing, timelines, and program delivery to advance milestones and objectives for the Center.