Wellness Program Administrator jobs in Houston, TX

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Position Summary

Rice Online Learning partners with Rice faculty, departments and schools to further the university’s commitment to teaching and research excellence by delivering quality digital education in and beyond the classroom. Rice Online Learning provides a central resource for course design and production, digital marketing, program management and student success. 
https://online.rice.edu/about 

The Rice Online Learning Program Administrator supports the overall success of the Rice Online Learning team and programs by managing complex budget and financial tasks, program support, and general office-related activities, including relationships with both Rice faculty and staff as well as with Rice’s broader global learning community. Successful candidates are problem-solvers who love organization and productivity and can manage and see through multiple ‘to-dos.’ The Program Administrator reports to Rice Online’s Director of Operations and supports and interacts with the Rice Online staff and leadership team.

Hiring Range: $60,000 minimum with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 2 years of related experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Skills
  • Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
  • Advanced problem-solving skills 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills 
  • Advanced knowledge of common financial management and analysis tools (ex: Excel, Google Spreadsheets,) 
  • Strong data analysis skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules 
  • Adept at problem-solving, creating contingency plans, and handling issues when necessary 
  • Strong client service orientation and attention to detail 
  • Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
  • Ability to oversee and direct staff
  • Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans

Essential Functions

Financial Management and Analysis 

• Analyzes data, identifies trends, develops reports, and recommends and implements changes to improve alignment with institutional mission and goals
• Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses, and manages and maintains financial records
• Tracks marketing spend for online masters programs; revenue for Coursera and edX products

Support for Programs and Course Teams

• Administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective, and productive operations. Creates and implements plans to achieve program objectives and mission
• Facilitate the hiring of student workers (TA management and oversight)
• Responds to internal and external inquiries and provides excellent customer service
• May also support data collection and organization of information to support program success; develops, establishes and/or uses system for tracking issues and their resolution

Office Management and Coordination

• Point of contact for sourcing equipment and supplies
• Assist with onboarding of new employees
• Assist with internal/external event planning and coordination
• May assist the team with travel arrangements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferences

• Experience working in higher education or with digital and online learning 
• Previous experience with financial systems and transactions 
• Background or education in business, economics and/or related field  
• Experience with data visualization tools (ex: Tableau, PowerBI)

Workplace Requirements 

This position offers a flexible work arrangement.

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits 

Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Faculty and staff are expected (but not required) to have completed a full vaccination series for COVID-19 (currently defined as full course COVID-19 Vaccine (typically two shots of a WHO-approved COVID-19 Vaccine or one J&J) and a COVID-19 booster. Rice does not require documentation for COVID 19 vaccination at this time for faculty and staff. More information can be found here: https://coronavirus.rice.edu/policies.