Temporary Non-Exempt Staff, Assistant Program Coordinator

The position will work the UHD’s Virtual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Executive Program Director and all program personnel to coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities.  This position will organize the recruitment of student volunteers and staff, manage scheduling and coordination of VITA site managers and non-student volunteers at partnering organizations, and guide interview, intake, review, and preparation of tax returns, as well as assist in generating reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.

DUTIES 

• Reports to and assists the Executive Program Director with all aspects of project activities, especially with organization and coordination of VITA sites at partnering organizations, provides management for site coordinators, and generator reports for stakeholders and funding agencies
• Coordinates all data collection activities and provides necessary materials for the Executive Program Director to use in generating reports to evaluate progress on achievement of project goals and objectives
• This is a part-time and seasonal position managing the activities of the team during the video conferencing process. Minimal local area travel is required
• This position functions in varying capacities- facilitate scheduling and assist in the organization and coordination of tasks and training activities, data collection/entry, and report generation
• The work performed in this position requires a regular online interface with individuals and groups from both the public and private sectors in varying positions, levels of authority, and technical expertise
• This position will ensure the online program is coordinated effectively and efficiently, maximizes resources, and ensures desired outcomes are achieved

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills (Spanish/English; another language/English)
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the leadership team

EEO/AA

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA exam ready or passed, with at least three years of experience with the Virtual VITA program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably bilingual in Spanish and English or at least one other language and English 

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.