Department Business Administrator II at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Department Business Administrator II oversees the administrative, financial, and human resources processes of a moderately complex department

DUTIES

1. Oversees the department financial activities, reviews and provides signature approval of the budget, accounting, accounts payable, travel, purchasing, personnel, and payroll documents


2. Analyzes and performs monthly reconciliations of procurement, financial, accounting, and human resources processes


3. Interprets, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance


4. Oversees coordination of travel arrangements


5. Serves as primary liaison on business affairs between department and other university divisions and external customers and vendors

MARGINAL DUTIES

1. Performs tasks related to specific department/college


2. Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees

Delegation of Work: Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given: Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; disciplinary actions; makes the final decision on scheduling employee work hours; makes the final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints, and makes the final decision on granting time off

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

1. Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

1. 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; an individual has discretion about sitting walking, standing, etc. The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.

EEO/AA

Required Education: Baccalaureate degree
Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience
License/Certification: None Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None