Strategic Initiatives Director, Programs & Engagement

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks an Internal Applicants Only leader to oversee strategic initiatives across a complex program spanning multiple departments. The role includes budget administration, staff supervision, and collaboration with the leadership team to set priorities.

Responsibilities include developing and directing programs, establishing metrics, representing the department to stakeholders, and implementing policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree or equivalent in-depth training related to the work.
• Minimum of seven years of directly job-related experience.
• Strong leadership and budgeting experience.
• Experience with strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and directs a comprehensive program for a complex center or multiple departments.
• Collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities for departments.
• Develops and manages budgets, staffing plans, and departmental goals in alignment with the division's strategies.
• Establishes performance metrics and leads efforts to monitor departmental activities.
• Represents department to internal and external constituents.
• Creates or reviews policies and processes and implements improvements.
• Hires and directs the activities of staff to ensure department goals are met.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Administers the department budget and personnel.

Education

4-year degree (bachelor's) in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks an Internal Applicants Only leader to oversee strategic initiatives across a complex program spanning multiple departments. The role includes budget administration, staff supervision, and collaboration with the leadership team to set priorities.

Responsibilities include developing and directing programs, establishing metrics, representing the department to stakeholders, and implementing policy improvements.