Senior Manager, Academic Affairs – Biomedical Sciences

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Manager Academic Affairs (Full-time) to lead academic advising and program initiatives for graduate education. You will partner with faculty, leadership, and offices across the campus to support student success, policy implementation, and program operations.

The role emphasizes discretion, multi-stakeholder communication, and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a research-intensive biomedical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising graduate students in biomedical or related fields.
• Ability to interpret academic policies with discretion.
• Experience managing programs, budgets, and HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic programs and advising processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Coordinate program partnerships and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate academic policies and procedures.
• Guide faculty and staff on advising policies for all programs offered.
• Oversee applicant review procedures and admissions communications.
• Plan events and manage the annual budget for academic affairs activities.

Skills

Academic advising

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

HR processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Manager Academic Affairs (Full-time) to lead academic advising and program initiatives for graduate education. You will partner with faculty, leadership, and offices across the campus to support student success, policy implementation, and program operations.

The role emphasizes discretion, multi-stakeholder communication, and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a research-intensive biomedical environment.