Project Manager

Department: UH Population Health Salary: 56,800-64,600

Description

Manages and coordinates the activities of a designated project with a specific timeframe and funding amount to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within specified time frame and funding parameters.

• Manages the project to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Coordinates project activities; assigns tasks and provides guidance to personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of the project.
• Confers with staff to explain project and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of the project.
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation as required.
• Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is made toward specified program objectives.
• Manages and administers grants for project, including the coordination of meetings, communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning project administration.
• Prepares project reports and controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
• Performs other job-related as assigned.
  
  

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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 one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Duties

• Manages logistics for operational meetings, consultations, and research events.
• Provides guidance on procurement, travel, and budget related processes.
• Oversees and maintains the daily schedule of a university executive, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Arranges travel accommodations, screens incoming telephone calls, and organizes and prioritizes mail.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
  
  

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The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.