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Department Business Administrator

Company:
University of Houston
Location:
Houston, TX, 77020
Posted:
May 06, 2024
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Description:

Manages the administrative, financial and human resources operations of a department.

* Evaluates, authorizes and monitors budgetary, payroll and personnel expenditures on departmental operating and research accounts.

* Administers daily office operations, including the coordination and supervision of staff members.

* Monitors all financial accounts for the department, including the staff's reconciliation of financial and payroll reports, evaluation of discrepancies, and tracking of expenditures.

* Manages and provides oversight of the maintenance of departmental database for all expenditures, personnel and payroll records.

* Oversees the preparation of and authorizes expenditures on all department expenditure documents and eForms, including ePARs, position requests, etc.

* Participates in the preparation of staff evaluations and performance appraisals.

* Monitors procedures for the compilation of reports in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA Bachelors and 1 year experience Bachelors and 3 years experience Bachelors and 5 years experience 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.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Experience will not be considered in lieu of education.

Education will not be considered in lieu of experience.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following: * Excellent verbal and written communication * Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a high-pressured environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent customer service skills.

* Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.

* Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications: * Higher Education experience * PeopleSoft Finance and HR, Campus Solutions experience * Cash Handling experience * Concur/P-Card experience * Scholarship Award Memo experience The following documents are required: * Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.

* Resume * Salary History * Transcript * Three work references.

The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references.

References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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