Program Coordinator

Department :Continuing Education Salary :$47,731 - $57,277 Description: JOB SUMMARY: The Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of program services, activities, and initiatives. The position serves as a central resource for coordinating communications, finances, records, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while supporting the day-to-day execution of program operations. Through effective coordination of people, processes, and resources, the role helps maintain efficient operations and supports the achievement of program goals and objectives. DUTIES: Coordinates program activities and serves as a liaison with university departments, community advisors, partners, and other stakeholders to support program goals and initiatives. Plans, coordinates, and supports daily program and office operations, including scheduling activities, maintaining workflows, and providing guidance to staff and student employees. Prepares, processes, and maintains business and administrative documents in accordance with university and departmental policies and procedures, including financial, personnel, purchasing, travel, payroll, and other operational records. Establishes, maintains, and organizes program records, reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and other documentation to support program administration and compliance. Coordinates program budgets and financial activities, including monitoring expenditures, reconciling accounts, processing financial transactions, supporting contract administration, and maintaining related records. Coordinates recruitment, outreach, registration, onboarding, and communication activities to promote participation and support program operations. Collects, tracks, analyzes, and reports program data and performance metrics to support assessment, reporting, decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts. Provides administrative and operational support for program initiatives, events, projects, and special activities. MARGINAL DUTIES: Performs and coordinates program-specific functions, services, activities, and operational responsibilities that support the unique goals and requirements of the assigned program. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Bachelor's degree Experience : Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience License/Certification : Must maintain a valid, current driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge in specific program Knowledge in financial and database software KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge: Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position Skills: Candidates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills Abilities: Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and the ability to undertake complex planning Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies/procedures where specified guidelines may not exist WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Primary WorkLocation: Works in an office environment. Physical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. May be required to work evenings, weekends, or outside normal business hours to support program activities and events. May be required to travel in support of program initiatives, outreach activities, training, conferences, or stakeholder engagement. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Houston