Department Business Administrator (College of Medicine) (Finance)
Department: Office of the Dean Salary: $5,441.67/month - $6,191.67/month
Description:
Summary
Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources operations within a Tilman J. Fertitta Family
College of Medicine (COM) department.
Job Duties
1. Plans and manages the COM department's human and financial resources to support department objectives.
2. Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agency
guidelines; responsible for all administrative and financial affairs of the COM department, including
personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting-related issues
within the COM department.
3. Establishes the work assignments of staff and provides guidance as needed; fills vacancies, defines job
duties, sets performance goals, and conducts annual performance appraisals; counsels employees and
recommends disciplinary action; makes recommendations on promotions and new hires.
4. Establishes or participates in the establishment of operational and administrative guidelines and inventory
controls; enforces safety compliance rules and regulations.
5. May advise and assist faculty in administrative planning and provide administrative oversight for sponsored
research awards from federal, state, foundation and/or private funding agencies.
6. Serves as the COM department liaison with Central Payroll, Human Resources, OSP and other department
business managers.
7. Oversees the management and maintenance of database for all personnel and payroll records.
8. Interprets university policies and procedures for faculty and staff.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an
analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one
professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a
formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent
in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed.
Experience
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
Certification/Licensing
None.
Work Complexity
Requires a broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional field. Work
is very non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant
variables.
Change in Knowledge
The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes periodically; occasional study
and training is required.
Problem Solving
Requires the examination and basic analysis of information that is not readily available,
some of which is highly technical or specialized, to arrive at solutions or
recommendations and/or take appropriate action.
Impact of Decisions
Inside Department Moderate
Outside Department Moderate.
Outside University Moderate.
Judgment
Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring independent action and judgment
in solving common problems. Unusual cases or questionable matters are resolved with
the job's immediate supervisor.
Supervision
Involves supervision of work as a manager or equivalent. Responsibility of this job can
include a large functional department or a smaller diverse area.
Customer Service
Internal Service Acts as the customer's primary point of contact.
External Service Acts as the customer's primary point of contact.
Environmental Conditions
Working conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject
the employee to any unpleasant elements.
Physical Effort Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
Physical Risk
Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Please make sure you add your professional references.
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.
