Program Manager I (Bauer Honors & Bauer in D.C.) at University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

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 or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.

Reviews reports of budgets and activities.

Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.

May administer grants and grant-related 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.
EEO/AA
Bachelors and No experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: No experience required.

Additional Position Information:

This position supports both the Bauer Business Honors Program and the Bauer in DC Fellowship program. This is a front office, student facing position that requires direct interaction with current and prospective students, faculty, staff and alumni. Principal elements of the role include event planning, managing communications and social media content for both programs, overseeing the physical space of the Bauer Honors Commons and classrooms, supporting our freshman experience program and sophomore leadership program, supervision of student support staff and maintaining student and alumni engagement data.

Position will require some evening and occasional weekend work for events.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a student support role
• Extensive experience with social media platforms
• Competency in Microsoft Excel
• Event planning experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for helping students succeed
• Attention to detail and strong multitasking/organization skills

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