Program Manager I- Degree Completion Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K - $49K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston-System is hiring a Program Manager I- Degree Completion Specialist. This role manages daily operations of university programs, supervises staff, and supports retention and graduation initiatives by providing case management and collaborating to remove student barriers to degree completion.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day operations of a small or medium university program within the Retention and Graduation Initiatives team.
Provide proactive outreach and targeted case management for students with academic progress concerns.
Oversee program expenditures, budget adherence, and grant administration.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to student retention and graduation.
Collaborate across multiple university offices to resolve barriers to degree completion.
Analyze student data to inform decision-making and improve retention rates.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications include a relevant four-year degree and higher education experience in student case management preferred.
Salary range: $43,000 to $48,900 annually.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with internal and external constituents.