The Assistant Business Administrator, Provost Business Operations, provides support with the day-to-day operations, including financial, personnel, and administrative functions.
Duties:
Provides financial accountability by performing and monitoring monthly verifications of cost centers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university guidelines
Administers personnel and payroll activities, including reconciliation of payroll reports and processes all HR-related documents
Reviews and assists with travel, vouchers, expense reports and reconciles university business credit card statements
Assists with budget planning, projections, and analysis; supervises annual budget preparations for the units
Interprets university policies and procedures and trains staff as appropriate
Serves as university liaison with vendors and contractors
Supervises support staff and student workers as assigned to the Office of the Provost units
Develops and maintains the informational database for the division.
Establishes the work assignments of staff and provides guidance and training as needed
Serves on a variety of committees within the division as well as university-wide
Leads special projects under the direction and guidance of Financial Affairs leadership. Assists with process improvement projects.
Marginal Duties:
Manages the personnel and workflow of the Division in the absence of Financial Affairs leadership
Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct Reports:
Full-time Employees
Delegation of Work:
Regularly assigns 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of fiscal operations Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Skills:
Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment 6 to 8 hours
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Occasional lifting, pushing, climbing, and pulling may be required. Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of job-related experience
License/Certification:
None Required
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The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.