What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Business Administrator position at University of Houston?
Department: Global Hospitality Leadership Salary:
Description
Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources operations of a very complex university department.
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.
Additional Posting Information
Preferred qualifications:
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Description
Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources operations of a very complex university department.
- Plans and manages the department's human and financial resources to support department objectives.
- Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agency guidelines; responsible for all administrative and financial affairs of the department, including personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting-related issues within the department.
- May establish the work assignments of staff and provides guidance as needed; fills vacancies, defines job duties, sets performance goals, and conducts annual performance appraisals; counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action; makes recommendations on promotions and new hires.
- Establishes or participates in the establishment of operational and administrative guidelines and inventory controls; enforces safety compliance rules and regulations.
- May advise and assist faculty in administrative planning and provide departmental support and/or administrative oversight for sponsored research awards from federal, state, foundation and/or private funding agencies.
- Serves as the department liaison with Central Payroll, Human Resources, Office of Sponsored Projects and other department business managers.
- Oversees the management and maintenance of database for all personnel and payroll records.
- Interprets university policies and procedures for faculty and staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.
Additional Posting Information
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with supervising staff
- Experience with Concur travel
- Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS – eForms and payroll
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financial - vouchers, GL journals, budget journals, requisitions
- Experience with managing and preparing contracts
- Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
