What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at University of Texas at El Paso?
Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs managerial responsibilities for the efficient and effective operations and administration of a designated area.
Essential Functions
Analyzes, organizes, and standardizes office operations and procedures.
Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.
Manages the preparation of various financial statements and reports; determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve workflow efficiency of subordinates.
Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
Formulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
Plans office layout, develops office budget, and initiates cost reduction programs.
Prepares reports for management.
Confers and cooperates with other department heads to ensure coordination of activities.
Meets with subordinate supervisors to discuss progress of work, resolve problems, and ensure that standards for quality and quantity of work are met.
Meets with users to determine quality of service and identify needs.
Maintains contact with internal and external customers and outside vendors.
Interprets and assigns work to personnel.
Purchases and inventories office supplies and equipment.
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Provides technical support and participates in employee training.
Maintains department personnel timecards and attendance reports.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor Degree.
and
Experience: Five (5) years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some traveling required.
In addition to the position's security-sensitive and subject guidelines of the Texas Education Code 51.215. The applicant must meet state Law Enforcement and national standards, including Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy requirements, and observe and give effect to the UT System Office of the Director of Police Code of Conduct and Policies.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
