University of Houston · 13 hours ago
Program Manager - Bauer College of Business Decision and Information Sciences
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a Program Manager for the Decision and Information Sciences department at the C. T. Bauer College of Business. This role involves supporting business operations management, including procurement, contracts, inventory management, and event planning, while ensuring compliance with university policies.
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Responsibilities
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
Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program
Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget
Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance
May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation
Reviews reports of budgets and activities
Prepares ad hoc reports as needed
May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations
Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures
May serve as property custodian for the department
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes
Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program
Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis
Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance
Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation
Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities
May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations
Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures
May serve as property custodian for the department
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Detail-oriented and proactive individual
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication with all levels of management and fellow employees
Ability to manage multiple employer relationships
Education will be considered in lieu of experience
Experience will be considered in lieu of education
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or 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
No experience required for PM1
Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience for PM2
Preferred
Candidates who are detailed oriented
Experience with excel and willing to learn
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate policy and procedures
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (107)
2024 (76)
2023 (80)
2022 (42)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
2025-12-04
2025-10-25
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