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 Posting Information
This position works in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics' (NSM) Office of First Year Programs (OFYP), supporting recruitment, transition, and retention initiatives. This position fosters meaningful engagement, sense of belonging, and overall success of undergraduate first-year and first-year-transfer students.

Responsibilities
1. Support the planning and execution of major OFYP initiatives, including outreach, social, mentorship, and academic support events.
2. Engage in formal and informal outreach activities on behalf of the OFYP and/or NSM, including conducting presentations to students, families, and campus guests.
3. Oversee the OFYP's social media accounts and digital presence, including managing content strategy and supervising student content creators.
4. Occasionally provide support for evening and/or weekend programming as needed.
5. Coordinate and oversee NSM Student Leadership Team (SLT) and related programming events (e.g., outreach, training, social, mentorship, and academic support). Represent NSM SLT and related programming on College/University committees.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with faculty and staff across all colleges, acting as a programmatic liaison to develop and sustain programming initiatives. Work closely with departments, student organizations, and community partners to enhance college engagement and provide comprehensive support services.
7. May serve as First-Year Seminar course facilitator.

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.

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