Program Manager 2 - Honors Debate

University of Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes. 1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program. 2. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis. 3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. 4. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation. 5. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities. 6. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations. 7. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures. 8. May serve as property custodian for the department. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
• Experience as a competitor in NDT/CEDA style policy debate strongly preferred
• At least two years coaching NDT/CEDA style policy debate
• Demonstrated success in coaching, and retaining novice and junior varsity competitors.
• Must work the UH Summer Debate Workshop and be able to help administer partnerships with High School and community college debate programs
• Familiarity with coaching and preparing for diverse styles of argumentation
• Demonstrated track record of building a welcoming and open team culture
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record, experience transporting students highly preferred
• All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Model UN, Model Arab League, and/or other "Model Debate" programs highly preferred.
• Experience administering college and high school tournaments on a regional and national scale
• MA preferred
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees