Program Manager I - (492616 )

Department: Data Science Institute

Salary: Minimum $ 43,000.00 Middle $ 54,800.00

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.

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.

This position will provide administrative and programmatic support for the Engaged Data Science (EDS) office within the HPE Data Science Institute. Job responsibilities will include:

1. mentoring undergraduate students working on community-engaged research and service projects,

1. developing and maintaining relationships with community partners,

1. collecting and analyzing data generated by EDS-supported programs,

1. facilitating workshops and seminars for undergraduate students and community members,

1. leading educational outreach activities for K12 students,

1. managing materials procurement and service contracts for EDS-supported programs, and

1. assisting with development of project reports, requests for external funding, and research products."

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.