"Program Director 1 - Bauer Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions - (494571)"

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.

2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.

3. Directs and coordinates 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 Position Information

Description: This position works in the Undergraduate Business Programs department at the C. T. Bauer College of Business. The position would be responsible for recruitment events for Undergraduate Business Programs, working with internal recruitment partners, prospective high school students and counselors. This position engages with students to advise them on academic requirements for degree progress, course selection, policies, procedures, and resources based on an assessment of individual student needs.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive. This will require exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Further, successful candidates will effectively communicate with all levels of management and fellow employees and be able to manage multiple employer relationships.

Position includes the following responsibilities but not limited to:

• Travel to in and out-of-state recruitment events.
• Event planning and campus tours.
• Supports recruitment efforts by delivering informational outreach presentations to K-12 schools to attract prospective students to Bauer College and its undergraduate offerings.
• Conduct on-campus and off-campus meetings with perspective students.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners.

Preferences:

• Experience with High School Recruitment and event planning.
• Experience in higher education.

Qualifications: Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Notes to Applicant: Please include full work history on resume.

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume

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.