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.
- Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
- Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
- Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
- 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.
- Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
- Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
- Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
- May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Oversee the development and implementation of a residency-based pathway to STEM teaching for undergraduates, degree holders, and career changers.
- Develop promotional and recruitment materials; recruit candidates into the pathway; serve as a liaison to district partners; attend district governance meetings; order supplies; develop and implement the formal admissions process for teacher candidates; enroll candidates into the program; work with the certification and testing officer in the teachHOUSTON program and in the College of Education; work with University Supervisors on the observation and coaching schedule; collaborate with the UTeach program on all aspects of UTeach for Texas; and other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the residency-based pathway.
EEO/AA
Bachelors and 3 years experience
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.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Grant funded for a duration 1-3 years
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience