Program Manager - Student Engagement

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

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks a Dean-level administrator to manage day-to-day operations of a university program or department within the Social Work division. Responsibilities include budget oversight, staff guidance, policy development, and preparation of reports and documentation.

The role may involve grants administration, strategic planning, and coordination of student engagement activities, with leadership over administrative tasks and special projects across Academic and

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Education or experience may be substituted; a 4-year degree from college or university or equivalent training is normally required.
• Security sensitive roles require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a department or program.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures budget adherence.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures.
• May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Oversee DPR and assist students in using DPR.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Grants administration

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

AdAstra

DPR

SharePoint

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Department: Dean, Social Work Salary: 43,000-48,900

Description

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

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
• 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.

Coordinates Student Engagement Activities

• Plans and executesstudent engagement activities
• Coordinates Hybrid Saturday Breakfast and Lunchevents
• Serve as the liaison to the GCSW Student Organizations
• Coordinates and leads invited speaker events and student events
• Coordinate and implement communication strategies for Master of Social Work students
• Social Word
• Canvas
• Navigate Texting

Administrative Support for Student Affairs

• Assists with coordinating orientation
• Assists with graduation logistics
• Retains records for students enrolled in Focused Learning Opportunities
• Maintains the Canvas advising shell
• Manages the student tracking spreadsheet
• Lead special projects for Academic and Student Affairs, and serve on GCSW committees and strategic planning committees
• Assist with administrative tasks related to scholarships
• Schedule events in AdAstra
• Test Fee Bill
• Manage Microsoft Forms
• Manage Admissions and Student Affairs SharePoint Site
• Assists advisors with paperwork and administrative tasks
• Oversee DPR and assists students in using DPR
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Experience Will Be Considered In Lieu Of Education.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: No experience required.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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

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