Department Business Administrator II, M. Davies College of Business

Department Business Administrator II, M. Davies College of Business 496182 Full-Time Closing on: May 22 2026 M Davies College of Business Department : M Davies College of Business Salary : $58,809 - $60,885 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 Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related job 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.