Program Director 2 (Finance)
Department: Law
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Description:
Responsible for the operations of a large program or center at the university. Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.
1. Oversees a large department, program or center.
2. Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
3. Hires and directs the activities of staff.
4. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
5. Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
6. Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
7. Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
8. Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.
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 five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
Additional Job Posting Information:
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
• Higher Education experience and familiarity with current and future trends and developments.
• The candidate must be a multitasker, extremely organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The candidate must also have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with annual reporting or survey requirements established by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report and the American Bar Association.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance
• Relevant University of Houston experience preferred.
The following documents are required:
• Cover letter outlining the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume/CV
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
