Department Business Administrator II
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX 77002
$58,809 - $60,000 a year
Description
Department Business Administrator II
- 495978
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Apr 15 2026
- Administration & Finance
Department: Administration & Finance Salary: $58,809 - $60,000
Description:
Job Summary
The Department Business Administrator II manages the administrative, financial and human resources operations of a moderately complex department
Duties
- 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 purposes
Marginal 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 Programs
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Delegation 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 off
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in lieu of education
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
- Education in lieu of experience
License/Certification:
- None required
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of all relevant university policies and procedures, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to supervise staff
- Ability to multitask
- 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 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
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.