Program Manager, SBDC - (496781 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network Region Office seeks an organized administrator to support the Region Business Office, providing administrative, financial, purchasing, travel, and customer-service support to the department.

This role helps manage day-to-day operations of a small/medium-sized department, may supervise staff, oversees budgets, produces reports, and ensures accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented individual with strong independent work skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel) and effective communication.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and expenditure documents for the department.
• Prepare and process cash deposits.
• Manage P-Card expense reports and supporting documentation.
• Track purchase order status and follow up as needed.
• Maintain current contract lists and related records.
• Coordinate food orders for internal events, meetings, and departmental activities.
• Provide relief front-desk coverage and assist visitors and callers with professionalism.
• Provide administrative support on special projects and other departmental needs.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and organization when handling financial and administrative information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Communication

Customer service

Education

4 year degree

Job description

Department: Small Business DevelopmentCtr Salary: 43,000 - 48,900

Description

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sizeduniversity program or department. May supervise staff employees,student workers, programs or processes.

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a small ormedium-sized department or program.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence tobudget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluatesperformance.
• May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts,research reports, funding proposals, operations and proceduremanuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
• May administer grants and grant-related related communications,scholarships and other operations.
• Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies andprocedures.
• May serve as property custodian for the department.
• Performsother job-related duties as assigned.

Notes to Applicant

This position is located at the Texas Gulf Coast SBDC NetworkRegion Office, 1455 West Loop South in the Houston Galleriaarea.

The SBDC Network, an off-campus department of the University of Houston, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual tosupport the Region Business Office. This position providesadministrative, financial, purchasing, travel, and customer-servicesupport to the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and expenditure documents for thedepartment.
• Prepare and process cash deposits.
• Manage P-Card expense reports and supporting documentation.
• Track purchase order status and follow up as needed.
• Maintain current contract lists and related records.
• Coordinate food orders for internal events, meetings, anddepartmental activities.
• Provide relief front-desk coverage and assist visitors andcallers with professionalism.
• Provide administrative support on special projects and otherdepartmental needs.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, andorganization when handling financial and administrativeinformation.

The ideal applicant will have strong organizational skills,attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, alongwith strong communication and customer service.

The Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network supports entrepreneurs and smallbusiness owners throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region throughbusiness advising, procurement advising, and trainingassistance.

The SBDC Network is funded through cooperative agreements with theU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of SmallBusiness Programs (OSBP), and the State of Texas. The continuationof all SBDC positions is contingent on the continuationof fundingfrom the SBA, OSBP, and the State of Texas at current levels.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of boththeoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical orprofessional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than oneprofessional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normallyobtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4 year degree froma college or university or an equivalent in-depth specializedtraining program that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. Experience: No experience required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.