Center for Student Empowerment Program Manager I - (496735 Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Center for Student Empowerment Program Manager I - (496735 )

Department
:
Center for Student Empowerment
Salary
: 43,

Description
:

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

Plans and develops procedures for administering a small ormedium-sized department or program.

Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence tobudget.

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.

MQ:

Education:

Requires a thorough understanding of boththeoretical 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 froma 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.

The CSE Program Manager is responsible for developing and coordinating initiatives that support the retention, persistence,engagement, and graduation of first-generation students and othervulnerable student populations. The position works collaboratively with CSE leadership and campus partners to strengthen student success and reduce barriers to degree completion.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop, implement, and assess programs, workshops, events, and outreach initiatives with a primary emphasis on first-generationstudent success and support for other vulnerable student populations.
Coordinate signature First-Generation initiatives, including

First-Generation Week and other engagement and recognition programs.
Provide advising, guidance, referrals, and resource connectionsto help students navigate institutional, academic, financial, and personal barriers.
Support the First-Generation Committee and collaborate withcampus partners to strengthen university-wide first-generationefforts.
Develop strategies to increase student engagement, retention,persistence, and progress toward graduation.
Track participation and student-success outcomes and assist withassessment and reporting.
Support mentoring, leadership development, financial empowerment,academic success, and other CSE initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of emerging practices related tofirst-generation and vulnerable student success.
Support additional CSE programs and departmental priorities as assigned.

- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

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

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

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