Business Administrator

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Richardson, TEXAS
Deadline: 07 Apr 2023

Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S04769P
Position Title Business Administrator
Functional Title
Department Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Salary Range $55,000 to $60,000, DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 03/23/2023
Posting Close Date 04/07/2023
Open Until Filled No
Desired Start Date 04/17/2023
Job Summary
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in higher education that provides a hybrid remote work schedule, employee tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits package?

The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson has been ranked 16th in Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers by State.”
Reporting to the Business Manager in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (AHT) at the University of Texas at Dallas, the Business Administrator will provide support to the employment operations within a School of 480 employees: faculty, visiting scholars and professors, staff, teaching assistants, research assistants, students, and interns.
Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree; and 
  • Three to five years of experience performing administrative duties with two of these years in a position with unit-wide scope; and 
  • One to three years of supervisory experience; and 
  • One to three years administrative experience in higher education. 
  • An equivalent level of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience managing employment operations for a large department or School. Proficient in MS Excel and expert level in operating systems such as PeopleSoft or comparable ERP software packages. Experience working with a student hiring platform and a student database such as Campus Solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage the School’s daily administrative functions in the areas of hiring, position
  • management, payroll, and time management.
  • In collaboration with Dean, Program Heads, Search Committee Chairs and the
  • Provost’s Office, coordinate faculty searches from initial faculty search approval by
  • the Provost through hiring and onboarding new faculty.
  • Process of new staff hires including appointment of search committees,
  • interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Process all student hiring in the School, ensuring compliance with UT Dallas
  • policies.
  • Coordinate RA and TA hiring and onboarding. Manage RA and TA employment
  • each semester.
  • Manage payroll for all employees in the School
  • Troubleshoot and resolve School payroll issues; verify monthly and semi-monthly
  • payroll queries to identify potential pay issues and/or discrepancies.
  • Oversee timekeeping/timesheets within the School.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Preference will be given to internal applicants.
Remote work for future availability - This role is eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What we have to offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
What You Should Know UT Dallas is ranked among the “Best of the Best Colleges” for LGBTQ Inclusion by Campus Pride. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts a variety of programs and leads initiatives toward efforts to cultivate a culture of equity and belonging for all members of the campus community. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout campus for private use by nursing parents. The University currently supports nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that are communities of faculty and staff from various identities along with advocates and allies (e.g., Black Faculty and Staff Alliance, Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG). The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Visit https://institutional-initiatives.utdallas.edu/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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