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    H0068 Civil Engineering
    H0068 Civil Engineering Houston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description - Associate Director - Research Center Administrator (STA010369)
    Job Description
    Associate Director - Research Center Administrator

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    STA010369

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    Organization

    Organization

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    H0068 Civil Engineering
    Description
    Summary

    Directs the administrative and financial functions for a complex research center or institute, or a group of related centers or institutes.

    Job Duties

    • Manages the center's administrative and financial operations, including supervision of staff.
    • Develops and implements business-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UH, state, federal and consortium regulations; participates in strategic planning as a member the center's senior administration.
    • Recommends and implements solutions to operational issues and challenges; identifies opportunities for operational improvements.
    • Directs and oversees the center's budget and financial system, ensuring compliance with all internal audit requirements, grants and contracts policies and procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.
    • Prepares reports, analyses and projections, and oversees and approves financial reporting to all constituents, both internal and external to UH.
    • Directs and oversees human resource, payroll, procurement and travel service functions for the center.
    • Oversees the administration of information technology systems and procurement of capital equipment.
    • Oversees the renovation, maintenance and repair of facilities for the center.
    • Assists principal investigators with proposal preparation and submission.
    • Manages administration of sub-recipient agreements, subcontracts, service contracts and consultant contracts with other universities, federal agencies, research institutions and private sector organizations and companies; assists with intellectual property and technology transfer activities.
    • Serves as liaison for the center with other university departments and component campuses to coordinate center administrative activities and resolve issues.
    • Represents the center at conferences, expositions, meetings and other public activities; provides financial and logistical supervision for conferences hosted by the centers.
    • Performs other job-related duties as required.
    Qualifications
    Job Requirements
    Education

    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.

    Experience
    Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.
    Certification/Licensing
    None.
    Work Complexity
    Requires a broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional field. Work is very nonstandardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables.
    Change in Knowledge
    The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes periodically; occasional study and training is required.
    Problem Solving

    Requires in-depth analysis to interpret and evaluate obscure/vague information in the development of new solutions for complex technical and/or managerial problems.

    Exercises discretion and independent judgment in comparing and recommending numerous solutions. Problems may be atypical within the unit.

    Analytical ability and inductive thinking are required in extensively adapting policies, procedures and methods to fit unusual or complex situation.

    Impact of Decisions
    Inside Department

    Considerable.
    Outside University

    Moderate.
    Judgment
    Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring the solving of both common and unusual problems. The job's manager is consulted for clarification of policies only where needed.
    Supervision
    Involves scheduling, supervision and evaluation of work as a manager or equivalent. Acts as focal point for recommending hiring/termination decisions, performance management, salary increases and disciplinary actions and/or budget management. Responsibility of this job can include a large functional department or a smaller diverse area.
    Customer Service
    Internal Service

    Reviews effectiveness of customer service within dept
    External Service

    Solves unusual customer problems
    Environmental Conditions
    Working conditions


    Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

    Physical Effort

    Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
    Physical Risk

    Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

    They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Salary

    :

    salary commensurate with education/experience.
    Required Attachments by Candidate

    :

    Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation
    Work Locations

    Work Locations

    :

    University of Houston

    4800 Calhoun

    Houston

    77204
    Employee Status

    Job Posting


    The policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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