Senior Department Business Administrator - College of Nursing (Sugarland, TX)

🇺🇸 Sugar Land, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $74K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 14th, 2026

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University of Houston is hiring a Senior Department Business Administrator for the Gessner College of Nursing. The role involves managing the department's financial accounting systems, overseeing budgeting, human resource functions, research administration, and ensuring compliance with university and federal policies while supporting faculty, staff, and strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Manage and oversee financial accounting for federal and state grants, contracts, and cost centers.
Prepare financial and budget reports; approve reconciliations of accounting records.
Ensure compliance with UH internal audit, contracts and grants policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Oversee administrative operations including personnel, procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting.
Supervise departmental staff: define duties, set goals, conduct evaluations, and promote safety compliance.
Serve as liaison between faculty, staff, and other university departments.
Facilitate staff meetings for information sharing, training, and professional development.
Travel required between Sugar Land, Katy, and Central campuses.
Preferred qualification: Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; minimum five years of related experience.
Salary range: $65,300 - $74,300 annually.