Administrative Coordinator - Pediatrics Neurology at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Posted in General Business 10 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

The Administrative Coordinator working in Pediatrics Neurology Research provides general business and financial operations support to a department or group of professionals under general supervision. Makes moderately complex business process decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, procedures and business practices. Specific departments may provide additional guidance with a departmental position description. There are 4 faculty who will require basic administrative support, including management of busy calendars. Additionally, will handle purchasing and shipping (per UTHealth policy), basic administrative duties and provide support to Financial Analyst with research invoicing efforts. Our Center functions as a collaborative team, with every member playing an integral role. This role will have Departmental managerial support, including extensive on-the-job training in UTHealth procedures for external candidates.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:


  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...


  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more!

Position Location:

UTHealth Houston - Pediatrics Neurology Research
6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am, 5pm (In office)

Position Key Accountabilities:

  • Coordinates the day to day business and financial processes. May trend past performance and forecast future financials.
  • Coordinates and monitors travel, purchasing, payroll, timekeeping, contracts and grants.
  • Regularly handles confidential information and sensitive issues.
  • Coordinates and schedules Human Resources activities including recruiting and selection for classified staff.
  • Monitors open encumbrances. Monitors expenditures and provides reports on the budget status. Provides a comparison between actual and budget.
  • Responsible for acquisition of documents needed to monitor adherence to grant or program requirements.
  • Maintain departmental equipment and space inventories.
  • May train entry level support staff. May lead support staff.
  • May serve as administrative liaison with others within and outside assigned areas regarding business and financial issues on purchasing, personnel, facilities and operations.
  • Assigned routine budget and financial responsibilities by supervisor. Maintains and reconciles financial records/reports. FMS training with a passing score is required. Limited signature authority.
  • Advises on financial and business practices, policy and procedures as assigned by supervisor. Is responsible for making routine business and financial decisions and judgment calls.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Certification/Skills:

    Working knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required. Working knowledge of University financial systems is preferred.

    Minimum Education:

    Bachelor's degree level of higher education in business related field required. Equivalent level of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirement.

    Minimum Experience:

    One (1) year related work experience required. Prior experience in finance, accounting, business administration or business management required.

    Physical Requirements:

    Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

    Security Sensitive:

    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

    Veteran Information:

    Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to:001810, 2615, 0101, 018, 68G, 70A, 70B, 70E, 3F561.

    For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

    Residency Requirement:

    Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.





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