Senior Program Manager, University Operations

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a seasoned operations manager to oversee a large department, supervise staff and student workers, and coordinate day-to-day activities within a major university program.

You will develop procedures, prepare reports, manage procurement and budgets, and ensure compliant policy implementation. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, grant-related administration, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Education in lieu of experience is acceptable.
• Thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of a discipline; formal education or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
• Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget analysis

Policy development

Written communication

Leadership

Program management

Education

4-year degree

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking a seasoned operations manager to oversee a large department, supervise staff and student workers, and coordinate day-to-day activities within a major university program.

You will develop procedures, prepare reports, manage procurement and budgets, and ensure compliant policy implementation. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, grant-related administration, and performance evaluation.