Band Program Finance Administrator

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a Business Administrator for the Ocean of Soul Marching Band to manage financial operations, budgeting, purchasing, and office duties in support of the Director of Bands. The role focuses on ensuring funds availability and accurate reporting.

You will work with band leadership on budgets, travel, and events, and provide financial analyses using Banner Finance. Strong MS Office skills and experience with procurement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred.
• Experience in budget or financial administration for a band, athletics, or performing arts program; familiarity with travel and event contract coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Processes expenditures, accounts payable/receivable for the band program; submits for signature approval.
• Reviews purchase requests for instruments, uniforms, and band equipment; monitors invoices.
• Assists with strategic and administrative planning, pro forma’s and financial projects for the band program.
• Performs financial analysis of revenues and expenditures during budget cycles; uses Banner Finance reports.
• Prepares annual budget for the band program and assists with Budget committee presentations.
• Coordinates RFPs and vendor bids for uniforms, instruments, travel contracts; supports procurement and compliance.
• Generates standard and ad hoc financial reports for band leadership use.
• Monitors students’ academic records to ensure SAP and communicates with advisors.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner Finance

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Southern University seeks a Business Administrator for the Ocean of Soul Marching Band to manage financial operations, budgeting, purchasing, and office duties in support of the Director of Bands. The role focuses on ensuring funds availability and accurate reporting.

You will work with band leadership on budgets, travel, and events, and provide financial analyses using Banner Finance. Strong MS Office skills and experience with procurement are essential.