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.

1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
7. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.
8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
9. May serve as property custodian for the department.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional job duties:
1. Under the direction of the Department Chair and Academic Program Directors, will develop and implement a strategic plan targeting highly qualified students for our various academic programs.
2. Develops student recruitment materials (print, web, multi-media), while working closely with other campus offices, including but not limited to external and media relations, admissions, financial aid, student affairs and other departments engaged in the recruitment and retention of students.
3. Maintain key relationships with area high schools, community colleges, and the media to promote the College of Education.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with enrollment management partners in the state and nation in order to stay current with state-of-the-art technology and market principles and trends as they pertain to higher education.
5. Implement ongoing recruitment projects such as college tours, mail-outs, and telephone campaigns.
6. Coordinates and participates in student outreach activities to promote programs, services, and opportunities to prospective and current students.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

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.

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.