Program Assistant (Finance)

Department: Urban Education Salary: $36,294 - $42,625
This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Description:

This is a grant-funded position with funding up to 02/28/2026. Length of employment thereafter will be determined by new funding sources acquired by the Program.
Job Summary

The Program Assistant provides support services to a center or program. The Program Assistant provides resources and support to program constituents, provides administrative support and assists with all program related expenditures.

Duties

• Serves as first point of contact for program constituents to discuss program policies, procedures, and other general information
• Performs administrative duties such, but not limited to, assisting with program activities and events, preparing agendas, answering phones, records maintenance, data entry, travel, etc
• Prepares various program expenditure documents and other reports
• Assists with functions and or projects specific and or unique to the program

Marginal Duties

• May assist with the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising of part-time employees
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Associate's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.