Center Student Involvement Program Manager

Job Overview

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 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.
• Directly coordinates and advises the Student Program Board and the Council for Cultural Activities, a University fee‑funded and Sponsored Organization.
• Develops, implements and assesses creative and innovative programs for the department. Oversees implementation of the nights and weekend initiative, InfraRED.
• Supports development of programs to promote student engagement on campus; coordinates programs such as the Level Up Involvement Incentive Program on an ongoing basis.
• Supervises and supports professional development of an Instructional Assistant who assists with the advising and functioning of the Student Program Board and department initiatives.
• Coordinates the brand marketing efforts of the department, including social media, digital signage, and other publications.
• Assists with creating a strong marketing plan and process for University Sponsored Organizations to ensure branding and Division expectations are met for event planning.
• Keeps up to date with University contracting procedures and policies to ensure appropriate steps are taken during the event planning process.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to student development, learning and growth through 1:1 advising, coordination of trainings and workshops and assessment efforts.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving skills and ability to work well under pressure within a fast‑paced and programming‑heavy environment.
• Participates in the implementation and staffing of large‑scale events requiring presence of Center for Student Involvement staff such as Weeks of Welcome events, Frontier Fiesta, Homecoming, Move‑in Weekend and Cat’s Back. Frequent nights and weekends required.
• Provides support for oversight and management of Student Program Board and Nights and Weekends Program budgets.
• Supports the preparation of annual reports and annual budget presentations.
• Serves on University and Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services standing and ad‑hoc committees and task forces.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 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.

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