What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager, Finance & Administration position at Lone Star College?

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000 students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

The Business Manager, Strategic Engagement and Communications manages, and coordinates assigned areas' business functions. Creates and implements processes to ensure effective operations of department using own judgment and independent discretion. Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities such as prioritizing work, status of work and problems encountered. Manages and provides guidance for department staff. Provides input into budget planning and continuously monitors costs and budgets. Evaluates procedures, practices, and personnel, and creates and implements processes to ensure department stays in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Oversees the day-to-day operations for department including providing specific program and operating services support regarding administrative, financial, grants, and human resources operations

Monitors cost and budgets for department, and assist with budget recommendations

Acts as super user of department financial budgets and expenses software, including PeopleSoft Financials, HCM, and Essbase / Smartview

May manage and supervise full-time and / or part-time staff as assigned; give directions, resolve problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure efficiency of workflow

Creates and implements business processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities such as prioritizing work, status of work and problems encountered

Instills a culture of exceptional customer service in all staff through training, modeling, and supervision

Makes presentations at a variety of workshops / trainings / information sessions as needed

Identifies, develops, and implements administrative "best practices" and re-engineer processes as needed to ensure efficiency, documentation, and information sharing

Completes ad-hoc projects as assigned; performs research, compiles information, analyzes data, and provides detailed reports and presentations as needed

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Skilled in areas of purchasing, budgeting, financial administration, financial reporting, and personnel administration

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines

Must have initiative, be a self-starter, and have strong analytical skills

Above average skills in the utilization of computer systems, including PCs to extract (query) and report on information

Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidential information

PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS :

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

At least 1 year of experience working in higher education

Experience using PeopleSoft

Salary

Hiring salary range is $58,625.00 - $67,419.00

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed :

Length of time (specific months and years) of employment

If the position was full time or part time

If the position was paid or unpaid

Level of degree completed including date earned.

Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work / life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered : Resume / CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov / E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Salary : $58,625 - $67,419

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