Events Program Director

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Salary: 56,.

Location:

Houston, TX.

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short‑ and long‑term goals and objectives.

• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
• Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
• Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
• Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
• Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
• 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 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:

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for academic, and industry‑engagement programs, ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission and priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry partners, including corporations, government agencies, professional associations, and community organizations to support collaborative projects, internships, and workforce initiatives.
• Lead planning and execution of events and experiential learning activities, such as industry summits, workshops, speaker series, technical demonstrations, site tours, and student‑industry networking events.
• Manage program budgets, contracts, and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate reporting, and efficient use of funds for programs, events, and marketing initiatives.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, assessment tools, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics, and use findings to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the institution and programs at internal and external meetings, industry conferences, and community events, serving as a primary liaison for energy sector collaborations.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

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

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