Project Manager- Engagement Communications & Annual Giving Job Houston area,Texas USA,Business

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.

Key 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 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 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.

Education Requirements

MQ:

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

Requirements

No experience required.

Project Manager – Engagement Communications and Annual Giving

A Project Manager for the Engagement Communications and Annual Giving area is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering communication‑related projects on time, within budget, and according to organizational goals. This role is responsible for convening kick‑off meetings, generating project timelines, tracking progress against deadlines and providing status reports.

Key

Job Duties Project Planning and Management

Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
Monitor project progress, document progress, and adjust plans as needed.
Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Become proficient in our project management software and provide suggestions and solutions.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status updates.
Gather requirements and feedback from clients, executives, and team members.
Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Other

Submit credit card and other expenditures for reimbursement.
Prepare project status reports for management.
Analyze results and recommend improvements for future projects.

Common Skills

Project management experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication
Budget and administrative support
Leadership and team coordination
Familiarity with communication and marketing tools
Higher education and/or non‑profit experience preferred

Additional Note

Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

Security and Background Check

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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