Program Manager II: Degree Completion & Retention

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,400 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks an experienced administrator to lead the Retention and GradInitiatives department in Houston. You will manage day-to-day operations of a large university program, supervise staff and student workers, and oversee programs or processes supporting student retention and degree completion.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, managing fiscal activities and budgets, preparing abstracts, research reports and proposals, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education student support or related areas preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and student data systems.

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

Higher education experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Policy application

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student data systems

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks an experienced administrator to lead the Retention and GradInitiatives department in Houston. You will manage day-to-day operations of a large university program, supervise staff and student workers, and oversee programs or processes supporting student retention and degree completion.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, managing fiscal activities and budgets, preparing abstracts, research reports and proposals, and ensuring policy compliance.