personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program. 4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives. 5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs. 6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration. 7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations. 8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Posting Information:
The Career & Experiential Learning Program Director (Program
Director 1) will provide leadership for the career-development and
experiential-learning components of the Academic Achievers Program
(AAP), helping students translate academic success into meaningful
professional opportunities and strong post-graduation outcomes. The
Program Director will oversee implementation of the AAP Career
Accelerator, a multi-year professional-development model that
connects career exploration, mentoring, experiential learning,
internships, professional skill development, and employment
preparation. Working with students from a broad range of academic
disciplines, the Program Director will help students identify
career pathways, develop professional portfolios, secure meaningful
applied experiences, and build the skills, networks, and confidence
necessary to transition successfully from college to employment or
advanced study. The Career Accelerator is designed around a
four-year progression from career exploration to early experience,
substantial professional experience, and ultimately employment or
graduate education.
Experience will be considered in lieu of
education.
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 three (3) years of
directly job-related experience.
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.
