Strategic Engagement Operations Manager

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a department manager in Constituent Engagement to oversee day-to-day operations of a large program, supervise staff and student workers, and ensure efficient processes across the unit. The role involves planning procedures, managing fiscal activities including procurement and budgets, guiding staff, and preparing reports and proposals.

It may administer grants, oversee scholarship operations, develop policies, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: requires a 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• Experience: minimum of one year directly job-related experience.
• Certification/Licensing: none.

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 management

Procurement

Policy development

Grant administration

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Houston seeks a department manager in Constituent Engagement to oversee day-to-day operations of a large program, supervise staff and student workers, and ensure efficient processes across the unit. The role involves planning procedures, managing fiscal activities including procurement and budgets, guiding staff, and preparing reports and proposals.

It may administer grants, oversee scholarship operations, develop policies, and maintain documentation.