Senior Department Business Administrator - College of Nursing

Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources operations of a large and very complex university department. Oversees the administration and operations of a number of research grants, service centers and institutes for the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the department's financial accounting system which includes all cost centers for federal and state grants, and contracts.
• Reviews and approves the reconciliation of accounting records. Prepares financial and budget reports to monitor financial activity.
• Ensures compliance with all UH internal audit requirements, UH Office of Contracts and Grants policies and procedures, and the State of Texas policies and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for various administrative and financial affairs of the department including personnel, procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable and receivable and general accounting-related issues.
• Provides supervision of departmental staff and includes defining job duties, setting performance development plans and goals, conducting annual performance reviews and assisting with the implementation of organizational and operational decisions.
• Serves as liaison for the faculty and staff with other university departments and offices.
• Facilitates regular staff meetings to provide information and training, promote professional effectiveness, and to review current practices and procedures.
• Some travel will be required between Sugar Land, Katy and Central Campuses.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 an accredited college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.