Program Manager 2 - Electrical Engineering (Business Operations)

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the ongoing grant-related activities of a medium to large university program. The role requires strong project management, software usage, and excellent task-management skills to coordinate staff, students, and processes.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education, and education will be considered in lieu of experience. All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check; Equal

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and coordinating complex programs.
• Familiarity with software applications used for grant and program management.
• Strong task-management skills and ability to supervise staff and student workers.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
• Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Software proficiency

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Department:Electrical EngineeringSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
2. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
6. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.
7. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
8. May serve as property custodian for the department.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Seeking experienced Program Manager that will manage the ongoing grant-related activities of a medium to large university program. Ideal candidate will have experience and background in project management, using software applications, and excellent task-management skills.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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 one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

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.