Program Manager, Operations & Event Logistics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSM Career Center at the University of Houston is seeking an organized, decisive, and action‑oriented Operations & Event Logistics Program Manager I to lead daily department operations, manage event execution, and direct student personnel.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in business/operations/event disciplines, experience with Symplicity CSM, and proficiency in Qualtrics and Power BI for operational reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Event Planning, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience with Symplicity CSM for career services.
• Experience using Qualtrics and Power BI to build operational reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication with experience managing partner relationships and event promotions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Symplicity CSM

Qualtrics

Power BI

Written communication

Verbal communication

Partner relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Event Planning, Communications, or related field

Job description

The NSM Career Center at the University of Houston is seeking an organized, decisive, and action‑oriented Operations & Event Logistics Program Manager I to lead daily department operations, manage event execution, and direct student personnel.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in business/operations/event disciplines, experience with Symplicity CSM, and proficiency in Qualtrics and Power BI for operational reporting.