Job Posting for Department Business Administrator II at University of Houston-Downtown
This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $58,809/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Department Business Administrator II manages the administrative, financial, and human resources operations of a moderately complex department
DUTIES
Oversees overall office administration for the department, including the coordination and supervision of support staff
In conjunction with the department head, plans the annual budget and monitors it throughout the year to ensure that expenditures are within the authorized budget
Oversees all financial activities and accounts for the department, including the monthly reconciliations of accounts
Authorizes and oversees all activities related to budget allocations, revenue, and expenditures
Manages department personnel and payroll functions and activities
Serves as the department liaison with payroll and Human Resources and other department business managers
Oversees the management and maintenance of the database for all personnel and payroll records
Interprets university policies and procedures for faculty and staff
Reviews and approves the reconciliations of accounting records with university reports and financial statements and prepares recurring financial/budget reports for internal purposes
MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs all other duties as assigned
Performs tasks related to specific department/college
May oversee expenditures of grants and contracts and maintain related fiscal records in coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Delegation of Work:
Regularly assign work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
Makes final decisions on evaluating employee performance, hiring new employees, and disciplinary actions
Makes the final decision on scheduling employee work hours
Makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints; and makes final decision on granting time off
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Knowledge of all relevant university policies and procedures and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Abilities:
Ability to supervise staff
Ability to multitask
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc
The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
None required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None
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$119,548 to $161,650
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