Manager, Business Operations - (STA014280) Manager, Business Operations Department Name:D0096 Stud Succ & Stud Life
Description
This position is 100% on campus
Salary Range: $65,866/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Business Operations manages budgetary, financial and human resource operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College.
DUTIES
- Manages budgetary, financial, and human resources operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College. This includes, but is not limited to, contract administration, personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting-related functions
- Participates in the preparation of the annual budget; monitoring and advising unit heads on departmental budgets; preparing budgetary and personnel reports, analyses, and projections
- Processes financial and personnel documents; has signature authority up to the designed limit on financial and personnel documents; ensures that all accounting, cash handling, and inventory control systems meet acceptable standards
- Works with the Division/College Business Administrator in documenting, implementing, and assessing adherence to policies and procedures of the Division/College and University; generates specialized reports
- Manages the work assignments, schedules, and priorities of staff and provides guidance and training as needed
- Serves as liaison with university administrative and financial offices in policy and procedure matters and problem-solving
MARGINAL DUTIES
- Performs tasks related to specific department/college
- Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
- Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Delegation of Work:
- Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Supervision Given:
- Makes final decisions on evaluating employee performance, hiring new employees, and disciplinary actions
- Makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours
- Makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints
- 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
- Knowledge of basic accounting and budget management practices
- Knowledge of the principles of purchasing in a higher education environment
Skills:
- Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to manage staff
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to be flexible
- 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 performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
- The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must have the ability to move items of up to 30lbs
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
- None required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance or similar enterprise system
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft HR or similar enterprise system software
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Supervisory experience
About University of Houston Downtown
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.
The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting
: Mar 12, 2024, 5:35:12 PM
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