Business Operations Manager

Title: Business Operations Manager

Employee Classification: Business Operations Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-HSC Admin

Sub Division-Department: HSC-HSC Admin

Department: HSC-Office of the President-300150

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary
The Operations Business Manager will develop and initiate department-wide efficiency and modernization initiatives, help oversee and improve the day-to-day operations of the department, manage and coordinate the activities of the department's Support Staff team and provide executive administrative support to department leaders. This person will be encouraged to innovate and build upon current processes and serve as a resource to the department.

Position Overview
The Operations Business Manager will develop and initiate department-wide efficiency and modernization initiatives, help oversee and improve the day-to-day operations of the department, manage and coordinate the activities of the department's Support Staff team and provide executive administrative support to department leaders. This person will be encouraged to innovate and build upon current processes and serve as a resource to the department.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field with five (5) years finance, budgeting, administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to conceptualize, plan, and organize complex projects.Ability to exercise good judgment.Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Knowledge of the operation and culture of academic schools and departments.Knowledge of basic accounting/budgeting procedures.Working knowledge of general human resources policies and procedures.

Preferred QualificationsN/A
Required License/Registration/CertificationsN/A

Job Duties:
Serves as internal and external liaison for the Office of the President to ensure a smooth, efficient, and appropriate flow of information. Screens and directs visitors, telephone callers, and correspondence appropriately. Prepare, coordinate and execute business processes for the Office of the President, to include: meeting and catering coordination, updates organizational charts, travel, purchasing, and office maintenance and management (manage and order inventory for supplies), maintenance work orders. Additionally, serves as Contract Liaison for Office of the President.Maintains schedule, prepares agendas, distributes or gathers information, provides meeting support as needed to support the Office of the President.Provides consistent and proactive feedback to senior executive regarding status of projects and pending communications.Productive team member, participating in discussions, adding knowledge to the team, and following through on group assignments in a timely manner.Stays current with department, institutional and system procedures/guidelines and takes proactive steps when interpreting to insure compliance.Comprehensive and dedicated support to the senior executive, providing active management and oversight of all administrative support functions for the office.Assists senior executive in the preparation and development of presentations, speeches, reports, and responses to official inquiries, independently composing and editing correspondence and reports when appropriate.Schedules, coordinates and maintains calendar for senior executive, arranges travel, lodging and conference registration for attendance at professional conferences and continuing professional education events.Provides consistent and proactive feedback to senior executive regarding status of projects and pending communications.Compiles, gathers and organizes reports, schedules, documents and correspondence. Maintains comprehensive and systematic electronic and hardcopy files for key information.Continuously upgrades skills to meet changing requirements for position.
Physical Requirements:Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.