Program Manager 2 (Finance)

Department: CMALS Salary: 49,400 - 56,200
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.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and evaluate support programs tailored to the unique needs of first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students.
Provide individualized guidance and mentorship to students, helping them access academic resources, financial aid, career development, and wellness services.
Coordinate workshops, meetings, community service events, job site visits and peer support networks.
Collaborate with campus departments (admissions, academic advising, CAPS, financial aid, etc.) to remove barriers and streamline services for FGLI students.
Support student staff, peer mentors involved in program delivery.
Collect data to assess program impact and inform continuous improvement.
Advocate for FGLI students in institutional policies and practices, ensuring equitable treatment and opportunities.
Develop community and alumni partnerships to expand support networks and internship/employment pipelines.

Qualifications:
Deep understanding of the challenges faced by first-generation / low-income students.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with program evaluation and data-driven decision-making.
Experience working with first-generation / low-income student.

Preferred Skills:
Bilingual (Spanish)
Grant writing or fundraising experience
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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.