Research Program Manager — Grants & Operations

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston, Department of Chemistry, is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to manage day-to-day operations for a small to medium-sized department. This role may supervise staff and student workers, overseeing program processes and expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, preparing reports, and assisting in grants and policy development while maintaining administrative standards.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year degree from college/university or equivalent training; experience may substitute for education.
• Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

4-year degree or equivalent training

Job description

University of Houston, Department of Chemistry, is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to manage day-to-day operations for a small to medium-sized department. This role may supervise staff and student workers, overseeing program processes and expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, preparing reports, and assisting in grants and policy development while maintaining administrative standards.