Howard University · 3 months ago
Program Administrator
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expHoward University is a prestigious institution that emphasizes well-being and professional growth. The Program Administrator role involves performing journey-level administrative work, including budgeting, purchasing, and human resources, while providing limited supervision and coordinating various departmental functions.
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Responsibilities
Participates in budget preparation
Analyzes past revenues and expenditures, program requirements, and coordinates staff recommendations and management directives to aid in developing budget requests and supporting documentation for work units
May assist in preparing a budget for larger, more complex programs and work units
Initiates routing administrative procedures to monitor and control expenditures for programs and/or small work units
Monitors revenues and expenditures
Estimates revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year
Recommends reallocation of funds and other actions to stay within budget
Assists in monitoring the budget for large, more complex programs and work units
Reviews personnel recommendations, purchase orders, contracts, service requests, and other administrative documents to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures
Coordinates corrective action as necessary
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for controlling routine purchasing through bids, purchase orders, and petty cash in accordance with general policy and needs of the University
Monitors the performance of vendors and contractors
Recommends approval of payments to vendors and contractors if all requirements have been met
Assists in controlling larger, more complex purchases
Performs research related to human resource management and general management policies, procedures, practices, and equipment
Review technical literature, interview employees, meet with vendors, and conduct surveys
Evaluates current and proposed systems
Estimates the cost of management alternatives
Drafts new policies and procedures
Assists in conducting larger, more complex management studies
Writes administrative policies, procedures, and manuals
Conducts training courses on administrative policies and procedures
Gives technical assistance to staff on administrative assignments
Participates in the recruitment of job applicants
Explains human resource policies and procedures to applicants and employees
Participates in developing and administering training programs
Conducts work unit orientation sessions for new employees to explain departmental rules, procedures and practices
Completes paperwork and coordinates with other University offices to process personnel recommendations for the work unit
Writes sections of general administrative manuals, reports, and documents
Initiates requests for and coordinates input from other staff for specialized reports, reviews materials, and prepares the final report
Assigns and monitors the work of administrative support staff within the department
Establishes standards, policies, and procedures to ensure proper maintenance of office files and general administrative management
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
5-7 years of administrative experience
12 years of related work experience may be substituted instead of educational qualifications
Considerable knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, budgeting, purchasing, and statistical analysis
Skill in the operation of computers, related software applications, and standard office equipment, in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
Good communication skills, with competence in both oral and written English
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of others, as required
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relations with students, faculty, staff, University officials, and the general public
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
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