Program Director - College of Optometry

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a senior administrator to direct the Dean of Optometry program, set short- and long-term goals, and oversee daily operations. You will plan strategies, monitor budgets, and manage staff to advance the unit’s mission.

You will cultivate external partnerships, develop revenue opportunities, coordinate grants, and travel locally, statewide and nationally as needed while ensuring compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education requires a 4-year degree from a college or university.
• Experience: minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Strong budget management and grant oversight skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt methods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees daily activities of staff.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs and coordinates activities to carry out program objectives.
• Reviews reports and records to monitor progress toward objectives and adjust as needed.
• Analyzes trends and stays informed on program information and changes.
• Creates and maintains policies and procedures for program administration.
• Manages and administers grants, including meetings, scholarships and operations.
• May participate in grant proposals to state, federal agencies, or private sponsors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Develops external partnerships and strategic events to support the College of Optometry’s mission and priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff leadership

Communication & liaison

Travel readiness

Education

4-year degree or higher

University setting experience preferred

Job description

Department:Dean, OptometrySalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
3. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsible for developing and managing external partnerships and strategic events within the Office of Professional Relations. Assists the Executive Director of Professional Relations in cultivating corporate relationships, developing revenue-generating partnership opportunities, and executing strategic engagement initiatives that support the College of Optometry’s mission and priorities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Requires confidentiality and discretion, ability to work with diverse constituent base, work under pressure, utilize critical thinking skills, troubleshoot and make decisions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must have high level of technical expertise with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs.
• Understanding of multimedia content creation for social media, websites, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Previous experience in a university setting and/or event planning.
• Strong relationship building and stewardship skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Considerable travel (local, state and national) including evening and weekend hours required.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years 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.