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.

This position works in the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive. This will require exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Further, successful candidates will effectively communicate with all levels of management and fellow employees and be able to manage multiple employer relationships.

Position includes the following responsibilities but not limited to:
1. Responsible for the performance and development of a “cohort” class.
2. Creates content, communicating, coordinating and directing the mentors for the class.
3. Recruits both students and mentors that comprise the WCE classes.
4. Will co-develop a new Artificial Intelligence Initiative
5. Creating Course and Content
6. Creating AI Project for incoming class
7. Integrates with Intellectual Property Project
8. Contributes in the content and submission of the Princeton Review Application
9. Classroom support for two WCE classes.

Preferences:
• Prior experience with WCE is desired, either as a former student, mentor, or instructor
• Experience in consulting/computer/technology
• Prior start-up experience

Qualifications:
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Notes to Applicant: Please include full work history on resume.

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume

MQ: 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.

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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.