Program Manager 1 - Hilton College

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,900; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks a capable administrator to manage the daily operations of a small to medium university program within Global Hospitality Leadership. You will oversee budgets, staff supervision, and procedures while preparing reports and supporting grants and scholarships.

The role involves travel for recruitment and outreach activities. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related professional experience, with preferred experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related professional experience.
• One year of experience in student recruitment, admissions, academic advising, or related programs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to travel for recruitment events.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Experience with undergraduate student recruitment and outreach is a plus.
• Experience presenting to groups or information sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a university program or department.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, proposals, and other written materials as needed.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities; prepares ad hoc reports.
• May administer grants, scholarships, and related operations.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures; may act as property custodian.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM Slate

Job description

Department: Global Hospitality Leadership Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
• Overseeks program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
• May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
• May serve as property custodian for the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related professional experience.
• One (1) year of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Student recruitment
• Admissions
• Academic advising
• Academic program management
• Student services or other related experience in higher education
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel for recruitment events, high school visits, college fairs, and other outreach activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating events in higher education or the hospitality industry.
• Experience advising prospective, transfer, or current college students.
• Experience with undergraduate student recruitment and outreach.
• Experience presenting to groups or conducting information sessions.
• Experience using a CRM system (e.g., Slate) or other student information systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).

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: No experience required.

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.