University of Houston

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Department: Computer Science Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description The department will be hiring (1) Program Manager I or (1) Program Manager II for their business operational team. Position title will be based on education and experience. The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university located on a park-like campus a few minutes from downtown Houston. The university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, and committed leadership. The University's prime location in America's fourth-largest city supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. Renowned for its energy industry and NASA's Space Center, Houston is home to a vibrant cultural scene with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. Houston thrives as a hub for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress. 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. • Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program. • Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget. • Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. • May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation. • Reviews reports of budgets and activities. • Prepares ad hoc reports as needed. • May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations. • Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures. • May serve as property custodian for the department. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Information • The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston invites applications for a Program Manager I/II position on its Administrative and Finance Team. We welcome applications from exceptional candidates with University experience. • Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education. MQ: 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. Program Manager I Experience: 0 years of directly job-related experience. Program Manager II Experience: 1 year of directly job-related experience. 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.