University of Houston System
Associate Director- Cougar Parent and Family Engagement Center
University of Houston System, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Description
This position pays up to a maximum annual salary of $70,000.00. Directs the planning, development and implementation of academic initiatives for a large, complex academic department and its affiliated institutes and centers. Administers related business operations and grants, programs and institutes. Responsibilities
Develops, plans, and implements initiatives relating to the department's teaching and research mission. Evaluates feasibility of new initiatives, sets goals and develops implementation plans. Administers the daily operations of the department and one or more centers or institutes within the department. Oversees finances, facilities, staff and contractors. Promotes and manages relationships with industry, state and local government, other academic institutions, and national and local community leaders. Research new opportunities for grant funding, participates in the writing of proposals, and ensures appropriate record keeping and expenditure of funds. Establishes, implements, and oversees budgets. Directs all financial affairs of the department, including procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable and receivable and general accounting-related issues. Ensures compliance with all UH internal audit requirements, UH Office of Contracts and Grants policies and procedures, and the State of Texas policies and federal rules and regulations. Represents the department in college and university-wide offices and meetings, and external events such as meetings with community leaders or donors. Performs other job-related duties as required. Qualifications
Required: - Bachelor’s degree (in education, communication, higher education, student affairs, social sciences, or related field) - Several years (often 3-5+) of professional experience in higher education / student affairs / family engagement / event or program management. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations. - Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives, events, and stakeholders. - Comfort dealing with sensitive or confidential matters; discretion; ability to respond to family/student issues with empathy. Preferred: - Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, or related field. - Experience in fundraising / donor relations, volunteer management, major giving. - Experience using assessment tools, case management software, CRM or student success systems. 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.
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This position pays up to a maximum annual salary of $70,000.00. Directs the planning, development and implementation of academic initiatives for a large, complex academic department and its affiliated institutes and centers. Administers related business operations and grants, programs and institutes. Responsibilities
Develops, plans, and implements initiatives relating to the department's teaching and research mission. Evaluates feasibility of new initiatives, sets goals and develops implementation plans. Administers the daily operations of the department and one or more centers or institutes within the department. Oversees finances, facilities, staff and contractors. Promotes and manages relationships with industry, state and local government, other academic institutions, and national and local community leaders. Research new opportunities for grant funding, participates in the writing of proposals, and ensures appropriate record keeping and expenditure of funds. Establishes, implements, and oversees budgets. Directs all financial affairs of the department, including procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable and receivable and general accounting-related issues. Ensures compliance with all UH internal audit requirements, UH Office of Contracts and Grants policies and procedures, and the State of Texas policies and federal rules and regulations. Represents the department in college and university-wide offices and meetings, and external events such as meetings with community leaders or donors. Performs other job-related duties as required. Qualifications
Required: - Bachelor’s degree (in education, communication, higher education, student affairs, social sciences, or related field) - Several years (often 3-5+) of professional experience in higher education / student affairs / family engagement / event or program management. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations. - Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives, events, and stakeholders. - Comfort dealing with sensitive or confidential matters; discretion; ability to respond to family/student issues with empathy. Preferred: - Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, or related field. - Experience in fundraising / donor relations, volunteer management, major giving. - Experience using assessment tools, case management software, CRM or student success systems. 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.
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