Department: Office of the Dean
Salary: Minimum $ 75,100.00 - Mid Point $ 95,800.00
Description:
Responsible for the operations of a complex center or multiple departments at the university. Oversees staff and budgets, and projects.
1. Administers a complex center or multiple departments.
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 seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
Supplemental Information:
This position offers a unique opportunity to help build a new interdisciplinary initiative from the ground up. Successful candidates should be energized by the opportunities and challenges of a start-up environment, including developing new programs, establishing operational processes, building partnerships, and contributing beyond the traditional boundaries of a single job description. Individuals who thrive in collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-focused environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
While candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, preference may be given to individuals with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
Housing and homelessness response systems, including emergency shelter, street outreach, coordinated entry, homelessness prevention and diversion, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, or housing navigation;
Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness, Federally Qualified Health Centers, street medicine, behavioral health, substance use treatment and recovery services, or other community-based healthcare programs serving vulnerable populations;
Nonprofit leadership, program operations, implementation science, continuous quality improvement (CQI), program evaluation, or community-engaged research;
Cross-sector partnerships involving healthcare, housing, social services, public agencies, philanthropy, or higher education.
The initiative values interdisciplinary collaboration and seeks team members who are committed to service, innovation, humility, continuous learning, and translating evidence into meaningful community impact. Experience working across complex systems, building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, and helping organizations improve through collaboration and data-informed decision-making will be viewed favorably.
As a founding member of the team, successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the culture, operations, partnerships, and long-term direction of a nationally distinctive university initiative focused on solving complex community challenges.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience leading complex interdisciplinary programs, centers, institutes, or large community initiatives involving multiple funding sources and external partners
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.
