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The University of Houston-Downtown is hiring a Department Business Administrator II to manage administrative, financial, and human resources operations within the Natural Sciences department. The role involves supervising support staff, planning and monitoring budgets, managing payroll and personnel functions, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Highlights

Oversees office administration and supervises full-time and part-time support staff.
Plans annual budgets with department head and monitors expenditures.
Manages financial activities including monthly account reconciliations and budget allocations.
Administers personnel and payroll functions; serves as liaison with Human Resources and payroll departments.
Maintains databases for personnel and payroll records.
Interprets and enforces university policies and procedures for faculty and staff.
Prepares recurring financial and budget reports for internal use.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least three years of related experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
Salary range is $58,809 to $65,000 annually.

Department Business Administrator II Full Description

| Department: Natural Sciences Salary: $58,809 - $65,000 Job Summary The Department Business Administrator II manages the administrative, financial and human resources operations of a moderately complex departmentDuties Oversees overall office administration for the department, including the coordination and supervision of support staff In conjunction with the department head, plans the annual budget and monitors it throughout the year to ensure that expenditures are within authorized budget Oversees all financial activities and account for the department, including the monthly reconciliations of accounts Authorizes and oversees all activities related to budget allocations, revenue and expenditures Manages department personnel and payroll functions and activities Serves as the department liaison with payroll and Human Resources and other department business managers Oversees the management and maintenance of database for all personnel and payroll records Interprets university policies and procedures for faculty and staff Reviews and approved the reconciliations of accounting records with university reports financial statements and prepares recurring financial/budget reports for internal purposesMarginal Duties Performs all other duties as assigned Performs tasks related to specific department/college May oversee expenditures of grants and contracts and maintain related fiscal records in coordination with the Office of Sponsored ProgramsSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: Supervises full-time and/or part-time employeesDelegation of Work: Regularly assign work to subordinate(s)Supervision Given: Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; 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; and makes final decision on granting time offQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree Experience in lieu of educationRequired Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related job experienceLicense/Certification: None requiredPreferred Qualifications NoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of all relevant university policies and procedures, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practicesSkills: Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good organizational and time management skillsAbilities: Ability to supervise staff Ability to multitask Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university communityWork Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Works in an office environmentPhysical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about sitting walking, standing, etc Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
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