Program Manager 1 - Office of First Year Programs

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K - $49K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-System is hiring a Program Manager 1 for the Office of First Year Programs. The role manages daily operations of a university program, overseeing budget adherence, supervising staff and students, and supporting recruitment and retention initiatives to enhance first-year student engagement and success.

Highlights

Oversee day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department.
Plan and develop administrative procedures and manage program expenditures within budget.
Supervise staff employees, student workers, and program activities including grants and scholarships.
Support recruitment, transition, and retention initiatives for first-year and transfer students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Manage OFYP social media accounts and content strategy; supervise student content creators.
Coordinate and oversee NSM Student Leadership Team programming and represent team on committees.
Establish and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, student organizations, and community partners to sustain programming.
May facilitate First-Year Seminar courses and provide occasional evening/weekend program support.
Required education: Four-year degree or equivalent specialized training related to the field; no experience required.
Salary range: $43,000 to $48,900 annually.