Senior Programs & Operations Manager

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a departmental administrator to oversee the Central FacilityServices unit, supervising staff and student workers while managing programs and procedures for a large university department.

The role includes budgeting, procurement, report preparation, and the development of policies and manuals. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential, with acceptance of education in lieu of experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of administrative management in a large department.
• Experience in supervising staff and evaluating performance is preferred.
• Education in lieu of experience is accepted; department values practical 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.
• Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget analysis

Procurement

Policy development

Education

4 year degree or equivalent training

Job description

University of Houston seeks a departmental administrator to oversee the Central FacilityServices unit, supervising staff and student workers while managing programs and procedures for a large university department.

The role includes budgeting, procurement, report preparation, and the development of policies and manuals. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential, with acceptance of education in lieu of experience.