Program Coordinator 1 - (492724 )

Department: African-American Studies

Salary: $16.63- $18.73

Description:

Coordinates and provides administrative support to an ongoing program at the University.
1. Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
2. Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration, coordinates program activities.
3. Reviews records and reports of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective; recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required to redirect activities and ensure that objective is attained.
4. Prepares recurring program reports for management use.
5. May participate in preparing grant proposals to state and federal agencies and private foundations.
6. May participate in budget planning and preparation and assist in controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations for the program.
7. May conduct formal training or instruction in a classroom setting.
8. Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goals and objective of the program.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information:
Assist Chair, faculty and staff with event planning
Coordinate programs for the department and center, e.g. locating venues, finding caterers, setting up for events
Work with Chair and financial team on developing budget for events, especially fundraisers
Coordinate with Student Advisory Committee and relevant staff on campus outreach programs
Maintain list of donors and guest lists in cooperation with relevant staff and Chair
Assist with coordination of the Summer Program
Strategize ways to bring student awareness to the department through effective publicity

MQ: Education: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Experience: No experience required

The department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

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.