Graduate Admissions Program Manager II (Finance)
Department: Graduate School Salary: $49,400-$56,200 Annually
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.
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.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
• Higher Education Experience.
• Experience with processing international and domestic transcripts.
• Experience with staff management
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
The following documents are required:
• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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.
