Program Manager I- Events, Management, Communication

Department: University Career Services Salary: 43,000-48,900

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.
  
  

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: No experience required.

Preferred 1-3 Years Of Job-related Experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:

The Position Will Support The Department Marketing And Events And Operational Areas That Engage Student, Faculty, Staff, Employers, Alumni And Marketing/communications Including, But Not Limited To

• Events, Engagement and Programs – organize events, large workshops, presentations, and programs from start to finish. Some examples may include career fairs, industry panels, headshots, and student employment luncheon and awards, alumni socials, information sessions; engage with student organizations, alumni and employers.
• Marketing and Communications - manages social media and department website content creation, deployment, and engagement; interviews, writes, edits, and disseminates news releases and other articles to highlight faculty, staff, student, alumni and employer and achievements, and department events and programs; develop graphic designs for electronic and print media. Coordinate ordering marketing and promotional items with UCS staff for various events. Lead departmental internal marketing and communication committee. Supervise Marketing intern.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.
• Preferred candidates will have experience or familiarity with graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or InDesign; social media and related engagement;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinating concurrent and work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and customer service skills; keen attention to detail; proficiency in the Microsoft 365 software.
  
  

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

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

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.