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.

Additional Job Qualifications:

Experience as a competitor in NDT/CEDA style policy debate strongly preferred
At least two years coaching NDT/CEDA style policy debate;

- Demonstrated success in coaching, and retaining novice and junior varsity competitors.
- Direct experience with Model UN, Model Arab League, and/or other “Model Debate” programs highly preferred.
- Experience administering college and high school tournaments on a regional and national scale
- Must work the UH Summer Debate Workshop and be able to help administer partnerships with High School and community college debate programs
- Familiarity with coaching and preparing for diverse styles of argumentation
- Demonstrated track record of building a welcoming and open team culture
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record, experience transporting students highly preferred
- MA preferred

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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.

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.