Description:
Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized
university program or department. May supervise staff employees,
student workers, programs or processes.
1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or
medium-sized department or program.
2. Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to
budget.
3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates
performance.
4. May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts,
research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure
manuals, and other written material and documentation.
5. Reviews reports of budgets and activities.
6. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
7. May administer grants and grant-related related communications,
scholarships and other operations.
8. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and
procedures.
9. May serve as property custodian for the department.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
-Designs original print and digital materials — brochures, flyers,
signage, presentations, social media, reports, ads and event
collateral — supporting College marketing and communications.
-Maintains and updates College websites in the University's CMS,
reviewing content for accuracy, usability, accessibility and visual
consistency.
-Creates and optimizes web graphics, page layouts and digital
assets; improves overall organization and user experience of
College web content.
-Prepares and preps files for print, digital publication and vendor
production; maintains templates for cross-platform
consistency.
-Collaborates with communications staff, faculty and campus
partners to develop visual concepts and publish updates on
deadline.
-Takes, selects, edits and incorporates photography, video and
graphics into audience-focused visual storytelling. Shoots and
edits short-form video for social media, web and promotional
campaigns, including on-site event and interview footage.
-Handles basic video post-production: cutting, captioning,
graphics/lower thirds, audio cleanup and export for each
platform.
-Ensures all work meets University and College brand standards,
visual identity guidelines and accessibility requirements.
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: No experience required.
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.
