Program Manager for Academic Programs and Events in Development and Alumni Engagement
About The Position
UTHealth Houston is looking for a Program Manager to assist with Academic Programs and Events. This position, working in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, serves as a central consultative resource for departments across the university to enhance the planning, promotion, and delivery of academic programs, including conferences, symposia, lectures, and other institutional academic events. This role focuses on ensuring efficiency, compliance, cost effectiveness, and brand consistency while preserving departmental ownership of program execution. You will collaborate with various faculty and staff who are organizing events to help them comply with university policies and procedures. You should have an events background that makes you an expert in logistics and event planning. Any experience with academic or health symposia will be a plus.
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. You may substitute required education with equivalent years of experience in a related field beyond the minimum experience requirement.
- At least three (3) years of experience in development, events, communications, marketing, or a related field is required.
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a complex healthcare or academic environment preferred.
- Any experience with academic or health symposia will be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manages assigned program-related projects and activities, including developing timelines, tracking project status, and producing analytic reports.
- Leads program strategies with key stakeholders and others to ensure that timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met for program-related projects and that purchase orders and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
- Serves as a primary resource and a key liaison with internal and external constituencies on matters relating to program activities and projects.
- Develops solid working relationships with key partners, provides detailed communication to manage expectations, and provides timely guidance and feedback to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
- Identifies opportunities and leads strategies to enhance program operations to fulfill program goals and objectives.
- Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data.
- Follows plans and protocols to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and UTHealth policies, rules, and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
