Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
3. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
   
   Additional Job Posting Information:

• Oversee the development and implementation of a residency-based pathway to STEM teaching for undergraduates, degree holders, and career changers.
• Develop promotional and recruitment materials; recruit candidates into the pathway; serve as a liaison to district partners; attend district governance meetings; order supplies; develop and implement the formal admissions process for teacher candidates; enroll candidates into the program; work with the certification and testing officer in the teachHOUSTON program and in the College of Education; work with University Supervisors on the observation and coaching schedule; collaborate with the UTeach program on all aspects of UTeach for Texas; and other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the residency-based pathway.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: 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. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:

• Grant funded for a duration 1-3 years
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience