What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Business Administrator position at University of Houston?
Department: Facilities Business Services Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description
Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources operations of a very complex university department.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
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. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
