Program Manager, Executive DBA Operations & Events

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,400 - 56,200; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a Program Manager for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the Bauer College of Business. This role supports administration, events, contract management, vendor procurement, and travel expenses oversight.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications among participants and staff, planning defenses, managing venues and logistics, and assisting with marketing and program materials.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate between program participants and managerial staff; update program schedules.
• Plan and manage program events; oversee venue selection and contracts.
• Coordinate scheduling for student defenses and calendar management with committees.
• Manage procurement, vendor contracts, and processing of payment vouchers.
• Process and track student research reimbursements; ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Bauer Communications on marketing campaigns and social content.
• Maintain DBA program materials, including handbooks and calendars.
• Support assessment efforts: learning outcomes, evaluation, and benchmark studies.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Excel

Graphic design

Communication

Organization

Time management

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality & judgement

Education

Master's degree in Education or Business

Tools

Concur

SharePoint

ApplyWeb

Job description

The University of Houston seeks a Program Manager for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the Bauer College of Business. This role supports administration, events, contract management, vendor procurement, and travel expenses oversight.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications among participants and staff, planning defenses, managing venues and logistics, and assisting with marketing and program materials.