Department Business Administrator - Houston, United States - University of Houston

Description

• 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.
• Establishes 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 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, OSP 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.

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.

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
• May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements