Program Manager I- Events, Management, Communication Job at University of Housto

Department and Salary

Department: University Career Services

Salary: 43,000-48,900

Job 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 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.

Qualifications

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 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 Experience: 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 students, 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 (e.g., career fairs, industry panels, headshots, student employment luncheons, 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, students, alumni, and employer 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 coordinate concurrent 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 Microsoft 365.

Security and Equal Opportunity Statement

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.