University of Houston · 4 weeks ago
Events Program Director I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expUniversity of Houston is looking for an Events Program Director I to lead and oversee the university's program activities in alignment with its mission. The role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaboration with industry partners to enhance program visibility and effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members
Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation
Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program
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
Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs
Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration
Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations
May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for academic, and industry-engagement programs, ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission and priorities
Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry partners, including corporations, government agencies, professional associations, and community organizations to support collaborative projects, internships, and workforce initiatives
Oversee all marketing communications & programming efforts for the unit, including recruitment campaigns, content development, and audience outreach strategies to increase program visibility and enrollment
Lead planning and execution of events and experiential learning activities, such as industry summits, workshops, speaker series, technical demonstrations, site tours, and student-industry networking events
Supervise team responsible for marketing, program coordination, and event production, including training, performance management, & workflow planning
Manage program budgets, contracts, and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate reporting, and efficient use of funds for programs, events, and marketing initiatives
Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, assessment tools, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics, and use findings to drive continuous improvement
Represent the institution and programs at internal and external meetings, industry conferences, and community events, serving as a primary liaison for energy sector collaborations
Qualification
Required
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 three (3) years of directly job-related experience
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for academic, and industry-engagement programs, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and priorities
Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry partners, including corporations, government agencies, professional associations, and community organizations to support collaborative projects, internships, and workforce initiatives
Oversee all marketing communications & programming efforts for the unit, including recruitment campaigns, content development, and audience outreach strategies to increase program visibility and enrollment
Lead planning and execution of events and experiential learning activities, such as industry summits, workshops, speaker series, technical demonstrations, site tours, and student-industry networking events
Supervise team responsible for marketing, program coordination, and event production, including training, performance management, & workflow planning
Manage program budgets, contracts, and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate reporting, and efficient use of funds for programs, events, and marketing initiatives
Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, assessment tools, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics, and use findings to drive continuous improvement
Represent the institution and programs at internal and external meetings, industry conferences, and community events, serving as a primary liaison for energy sector collaborations
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check
Preferred
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience
Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (107)
2024 (76)
2023 (80)
2022 (42)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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