Associate Director- Center for Student Advocacy & Community (Finance)

Department: Ctr,Student Advocacy&Community

Salary: 65,300-74,300

Description:

Responsible for the operations of a large program or center at the university. Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.

1. Oversees a large department, program or center.
2. Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
3. Hires and directs the activities of staff.
4. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
5. Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
6. Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
7. Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
8. Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

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 five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Job Posting Information:

The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the campus community's commitment to advocacy and community. The Associate Director provides oversight for advocacy and essential needs services for the department and support staff. Specific job duties include:

Student Advocacy and Support
• Provide direct advocacy and case management services to students in crisis or experiencing barriers to personal or academic success.
• Oversee and develop advocacy and essential needs programs and services for the department, including but not limited to:
o Providing leadership and support for the Cougar Cupboard staff.
o Developing new essential needs initiatives that promote retention and graduation of students.
o Case management support and process oversight.

Leadership and Department Development
• Serve on the leadership team for the Center for Advocacy and Community. Serves as a secondary lead for the department by managing the planning and implementation of CSAC programs, services, and resources. Serves in the absence of the Director.
• Train, support, and supervise 2-3 professional staff who provide essential needs and advocacy support to students.
• Assist in preparing grants, reports, proposals, manuals, resource materials, and other documentation as required for the program.
• Recommend modifications to methods or procedures as required.
• Provide leadership to support a positive and collaborative work environment.

Assessment and Evaluation
• Provides support and oversight in data collection efforts to ensure department effectiveness in achieving its mission through accurate and timely data collection and analysis.
• Oversee the department's assessment plan and progress card.
• Recommend modifications to methods or procedures as required.
• Serve as a department storyteller.

Programming - Direct and manage the center's efforts to operationalize the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation and/or the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) designations

Education - Create original curriculum, facilitate, and assess educational workshops for students and campus constituents in the areas of advocacy and community-building.

Relationship Management - Form and sustain relationships with community agencies, state and national organizations, sponsors, donors, other colleges and universities, and other programs to share and learn best practices, current trends, and stay up to date on basic needs, advocacy, belonging, and implementation.

Represent department and/or division on various campus-wide committees.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• 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.
• Data entry accuracy and proofing capability; knowledge and experience with Word and Excel spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to safely lift 25-50 pounds.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously is necessary.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Food handlers and food managers permit (must be obtained within a month of hiring), civil rights training certificate (must be obtained within a month of hiring).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Food and Nutrition Experience
• Experience working in an educational or nonprofit setting
• Experience with case management, working with essential needs
• Master's degree preferred with a degree in nutrition, public health/community health, social work, higher education, food service, or similar fields.

-It will be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement (hybrid) after 6 months of employment.
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Priority review of applications will begin on December 16th, 2024.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.