University Program Operations Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston System is seeking a candidate to manage the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department in Houston. May supervise staff, student workers, programs or processes. The role involves planning procedures, budget oversight, and preparing reports.

Education requires a 4-year degree; experience is not required. All positions are security-sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Education: requires a thorough understanding of analytical or professional discipline and a 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
• Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
• Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
• May prepare abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other documentation.
• Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
• 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

Operations planning

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Houston System is seeking a candidate to manage the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department in Houston. May supervise staff, student workers, programs or processes. The role involves planning procedures, budget oversight, and preparing reports.

Education requires a 4-year degree; experience is not required. All positions are security-sensitive and require a criminal history check.