Operations & Event Logistics Program Manager 1

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.

The NSM Career Center at the University of Houston is seeking an organized, decisive, and action-oriented Operations & Event Logistics Program Manager I to lead daily department operations, manage event execution, and direct student personnel.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Event Planning, Communications, or a related field. Platform Mastery: Administrative experience with Symplicity CSM or similar higher-education career service platforms. Data & Analytics: Experience using survey engines (Qualtrics) and data visualization platforms (Power BI) to build operational reports. Communication & Marketing: Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience managing partner relationships and collaborating on event promotions 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.