Program Director 1 - Bauer Executive DBA Program (Finance)

Department: Dean's Office Bauer College Salary: 56,800 - 64,600
Description:

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 will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business under direction of the Associate Dean for Research. This role will hold responsibility for logistics, operating and financial processes related to implementation, ongoing activities of the program, and the supervision of staff and student employees.

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:
1. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures for the Executive DBA program.
2. Assists in the recruitment of students, including following up with prospects and managing student interactions.
3. Organizes and coordinates online and offline recruiting and networking events.
4. Manages student database (both current and alumni).
5. Responsible for onboarding of new students and student experience.
6. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis.
7. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities.
8. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.

Preferences:
• Master's or Doctorate degree.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Experience in high-end service industries (hotel management, client servicing, luxury, travel).
• Experience with upper-level executives.

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.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.