Program Administrator – Child Care Scholarships

Houston-Galveston Area Council • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking a Program Administrator to assist with the planning and development of new and existing large-scale projects. This role involves managing multiple projects, including those overseeing the team responsible for childcare services and eligibility. The administrator will develop action plans to streamline processes and achieve expected outcomes in a timely manner, ensuring programs and services comply with Workforce Board directives and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The position also includes supervising a diverse team, strategically adjusting workload, and effectively communicating unit and project status.

Requirements

• Experienced in Project Management Principles
• Proven ability to handle large-scale projects from inception to completion, and anywhere in between
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple competing deadlines
• Skill in allocating scarce resources, including human capital
• Effective leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Nice To Haves

• Experience with local government funding and contract management

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and development of new and existing large-scale projects
• Manage multiple projects, including those overseeing the team responsible for childcare services and eligibility
• Develop action plans to streamline processes and achieve expected outcomes in a timely manner
• Ensure programs and services are delivered in accordance with Workforce Board’s directive and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Supervise a diverse team of individuals
• Strategically adjust workload amongst team members
• Effectively communicate unit and project status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level