Program Manager For Organizations And Leadership

University of Houston-Clear Lake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is seeking a Program Manager for Organizations and Leadership to lead student leadership initiatives on-site in Houston, TX. You will advise registered student organizations, design leadership curricula, and coordinate events that promote inclusive participation and community engagement.

You will manage budgets, track program outcomes, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to strengthen campus involvement and strategic planning for student success.

Qualifications

• Program and project management for student-centered initiatives.
• Experience advising or mentoring student organizations.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration across departments to foster inclusive, engaging campus programs.
• Data collection, reporting, and evaluation to support improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, organizational development, or related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education, student affairs, or leadership programs in diverse campus environments.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Advise student organizations and coordinate leadership development curricula.
• Plan, implement, and assess programs that support student leaders and campus involvement.
• Manage program budgets and maintain records and compliance with university policies.
• Collect data for program evaluation and prepare reports for planning and assessment.
• Contribute to strategic planning to enhance the student experience and campus engagement.

Skills

Program management

Advising student organizations

Communication skills

Collaboration across departments

Data collection and evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (higher education / student affairs)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Description The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), part of the University of Houston System, has provided accessible education since 1974. UHCL offers more than 90 graduate and undergraduate programs delivered online and face-to-face at locations in Clear Lake, Pearland, and the Texas Medical Center. Students learn across four colleges—Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering—through academic and co-curricular experiences that extend beyond the classroom. With over 100 student organizations and a variety of campus traditions, UHCL promotes community, engagement, and personal growth. Prospective team members can learn more about UHCL at www.uhcl.edu and review the UH System Privacy Statement at https://uhsystem.edu/privacy-notice/.

Role Description The Program Manager for Organizations and Leadership is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX. This position oversees student leadership and organizational development initiatives, including planning, implementing, and assessing programs that support registered student organizations and campus leaders. The Program Manager collaborates with faculty, staff, and student leaders to design workshops, trainings, and events that foster inclusive leadership, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising student organizations, coordinating leadership development curricula, managing program budgets and records, and monitoring compliance with university policies and procedures. The role also involves collecting data for program evaluation, preparing reports, and contributing to strategic planning to enhance the student experience and strengthen campus involvement.

Qualifications

• Program and project management skills, including planning, implementation, assessment, and budgeting for student-centered initiatives.
• Experience advising or mentoring student organizations, with strengths in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal abilities for working with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments and foster inclusive, engaging campus programs.
• Data collection, reporting, and basic evaluation skills to track program outcomes and support continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, leadership, organizational development, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education, student affairs, or leadership programs, particularly within a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of student events and leadership initiatives.