Director- Coll/Div Business Operations

Description

*INTERNAL POSTING ONLY*

Directs the planning, development, implementation and administration of business and financial services for large College/Division, which may include financial and human resources management, procurement and contract administration, endowments, and management of College/Division business services groups.

1. Manages budgets, including supervising annual budget preparations; monitors department budgets and cost centers and advises college/division administration; prepares budget and personnel reports, analyses and projections.
2. Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university, and external funding agency guidelines by overseeing the management and maintenance of databases for all personnel, payroll and budgetary information.
3. Administers administrative and financial affairs of the college/division to include personnel, procurement, payroll and budgetary information.
4. Reviews and approves the reconciliation of accounting records with university reports/financial statements and prepares recurring financial/budget reports for internal purposes.
5. Oversees cash handling and charge back centers for the college/division.
6. Oversees activities of college's/division's business administration staff, including direct supervision of central business office staff.
7. Interprets university policies and procedures and trains staff as appropriate; serves as college/division liaison with vendors and contractors.
8. Serves as a resource to the dean, associate deans, departments chairs and college administration/VP, Associate VP; and serves as college/division liaison to the university and external units.
9. Provides assistance to management in the implementation of organization decisions, which may include writing policy statements and generating customized reports.
Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

*INTERNAL POSTING ONLY*
Bachelors and 5 years experience

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 five (5) years of directly job-related experience. (Requires at least 3 years of direct experience at a Leadership level or higher). Certification/Licensing: None.

Experience will not be considered in lieu of education.

Education will not be considered in lieu of experience.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Higher Education experience.

• Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a high-pressured environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.

• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.

• Experience in Human Resources administration.

• Experience in budget planning and financial management.

• Experience managing externally-funded grants.

• Experience organizing and participating in strategic planning and analysis.

• Experience managing contracts.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.

• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.

• Established network with major interface units on campus such as other colleges, Facilities, Division of Research, Controller's Office, Treasury, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Human Resources, Office of Contract Administration, Advancement, and Information Technology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HR preferred.

• Experience with Hyperion Planning preferred.

• Experience administering multiple departments in a higher education setting.

• Relevant University of Houston experiences preferred.

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.