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.
Notes to Applicant:
The position works closely with and under the supervision of the
Office of Student Affairs’ (OSA) Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
(ADSA) at the University of Houston Law Center to comprehensively
manage student academic performance information. The position
serves as a key technical resource for OSA and is responsible for
the development and improvement of technological business processes
that support OSA’s essential functions.
Given the position’s significant responsibility for data management
and systems processing, a bachelor’s degree in computer science,
information systems, business administration, data analytics, or a
related field is required. Applicants with an advanced degree in a
related field will be thoughtfully considered. Experience with SQL
query writing, advanced Excel, Qualtrics, MS 365, relational
databases, information system integration, student information
systems, data analysis and “data wrangling”, and business process
development is highly preferred. Experience in higher education
administration, student records, enrollment management, or a
related area is also helpful.
The position’s primary responsibilities are as
follows:
-Serve as OSA’s primary technical resource for student data and
information systems, including student recordkeeping, enrollment,
academic progress, and performance.
-Generate, develop, maintain, and analyze student data using SQL,
advanced Excel, Qualtrics, statistics, relational databases, the MS
365 platform and its internal automation tools such as Power
Automate, and other tools to support reporting, compliance,
accreditation, assessment, and decision-making.
-Evaluate, develop, and improve business processes and workflows,
including opportunities for automation, data integration, and other
technology-based solutions.
-Create apps and tools and plug-ins that benefit OSA or the student
population or other Law Center stakeholders, and increasingly use
AI technology to generate more useful and beneficial items to
improve services to students and the measurement of important
activity and student success metrics.
-Manage course registration processes, grade submissions, exam
scheduling, and other enrollment and academic systems
processes.
-Oversee graduation audits, monitor degree progress, manage student
records, and help ensure compliance with academic policies and
procedures.
-Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, datasets, and other
analytical tools and resources for OSA leadership and internal and
external stakeholders.
-Collaborate with OSA leadership and Law Center and University
partners to troubleshoot system issues, implement process
improvements, and support technology and data initiatives.
-Serve as a resource for complex and ad hoc data requests and
provide analysis to support operational planning, program
evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
-Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Posting Information:
-Interested candidates should have strong organizational,
communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage
multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a
collaborative team environment.
-This search is coordinated by OSA. In addition to the formal
application made in response to this posting, applicants should
send a short email to Assistant Dean Monica Mensah
([contact details available in the full listing]) expressing interest in the position with a resume
or curriculum vitae attached.
Required documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Experience will be considered in lieu of
education.
Education will be considered in lieu of
experience.
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.
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.
