Program Manager - Student Engagement - (497037 )

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

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX is seeking a Dean/Administrative leader for the School of Social Work to manage day-to-day operations of a university program. This role will oversee budgets, staff supervision, and preparation of research and funding materials.

The position involves coordinating student engagement, administrative support for student affairs, and leading strategic projects. Education will be considered in lieu of experience, and all UH positions require a background check.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree or equivalent. Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a university program or department.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• May prepare abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations manuals, and other written material.
• 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 policies and procedures.
• May serve as property custodian for the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Plans and develops procedures for administering a department or program.
• Oversees student engagement activities and coordinates events.
• Provides administrative support for student affairs and related tasks.

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Department: Dean, SocialWork

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.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
7. May administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
9. May serve as property custodian for the department.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Coordinates Student Engagement Activities

• Plans and executes student engagement activities
• Coordinates Hybrid Saturday Breakfast and Lunch events
• 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 withpaperwork 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

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education Will be Considered in Lieu of Experience

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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.

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 EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.