Description:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program.
2. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
6. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.
7. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
8. May serve as property custodian for the department.
9. 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: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Additional Position Information

About the Center for Student Involvement

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) at the University of Houston provides services for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), opportunities for students to connect through various leadership development, service, and social programs, and supports seven University Sponsored Organizations (USOs). We Connect students to each other and programs on campus, help them Discover their passions, and Engage with the community around them.

About the Position

The Program Manager 2 for Night and Weekend Programming will provide support to the Cougar Experience Board, University of Houston Sugar Land campus, on-campus school spirit initiatives, and exciting programming in the Houston community. The Program Manager is an integral member of the CSI team and supports department initiatives. The successful candidate will:

• Plan, implement, and assess weekend programs (Friday – Sunday) to enhance campus culture, student sense of belonging, and school spirit.
• Provide engagement opportunities for students at the University of Houston Sugar Land campus, and have a presence on campus once per week.
• Serve as the primary advisor to the Cougar Experience Board (President, Vice Presidents, and committees).
• Provide leadership development, training, and mentorship for student leaders.
• Oversee administrative functions of CEB, including budget management, recruitment and selection of student leaders, and compliance with University policies.
• Support strategic planning, goal alignment, and assessment of CEB programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant departments across campus and partners in the Houston community.
• Ensure compliance with University Sponsored Organization (USO) requirements.
• Assist with risk management and logistics for large-scale events, off-campus excursions, and campus traditions.
• Promote the mission of CEB and advocate for resources to enhance the student experience.
• Participate in the implementation and staffing of large-scale events requiring the presence of CSI staff including, but not limited to, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Frontier Fiesta, and Shasta’s Night Out.
• Serve on university and division standing and ad-hoc committees and task forces as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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 Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.