Business Operations Professional, EVCO

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks a Business Operations Professional, EVCO to support budget management, planning, and financial analysis. You will report to the Business Operations team and collaborate across campuses on reports, SOPs, and vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulations, data-driven decision making, and process improvements across administrative units, with potential travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in finance operations or similar role.
• Experience budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations including AR/AP, journal entries, procurement, and budgeting.
• Develop and deliver detailed reports and presentations for leadership; ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead budget planning, monitor annual budgets, and provide proactive recommendations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Business Operations Professional, EVCO

Location: LSC-System Office UP

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 45169

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

CULTURAL BELIEFS

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. Lone Star College has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Business Operations Professional, EVCO plays a critical role in supporting budget management, budget planning, external vendor relationships, and financial analysis. Reporting through the Business Operations team, this position serves as a key resource for the OTS and Property Services teams. Responsibilities include generating, reviewing, and delivering detailed reports and presentations for division and campus leadership, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as adherence to LSC policies and procedures. This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, evaluate business strategies, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Manages daily financial operations for the department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, procurement, position management, and resolving complex and unpredictable accounting issues
2. Conducts research, compiles and analyzes data, and develops detailed reports, proposals, and presentations in alignment with approved branding and tools
3. Serves as the point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Business Operations team, providing ongoing support and collaboration with department leadership; responsibilities include creating and delivering finance trainings, creating job aids, and leading information sharing sessions to campus teams, department personnel, and peer groups
4. Supports department leadership in managing the annual budget process, including the development and monitoring of annual operational and capital budgets, as well as monitoring cost, budgets, and providing proactive budget recommendations
5. Collaborates across LSC functional units to identify, develop, and implement consistent best practices, key performance indicators, and re-engineer SOPs to ensure efficiency, documentation, adherence to best practices, and transparency
6. Tracks board agenda items (BAIs), monitors their expiration, and oversees the implementation of new BAIs and related contracts; this includes adhering to procurement processes, communication with external vendors, and ongoing vendor relationship management
7. Manage the creation, entry, tracking, and closeout of processes, projects, contracts, assets, and initiatives utilizing standard department tools such as service tickets (IT, CMMS, Legal, Marketing, etc.), database entries, Excel sheets, PowerBI, and AIR dashboards
8. Provides comprehensive administrative support to assigned department including, supply management, meeting scheduling, inbox management, intranet updates, form and document creation, and communications.
9. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and LSC policies and procedures
10. Acts as a resource to the division across LSC campuses to maintain normal business operations as needed
11. Responsible for reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to drive and adapt to change with a proactive, initiative-oriented approach
• Advanced analytical skills with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Proficient in budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, advanced presentation software, complex queries, and report generation
• Highly adaptable with the ability to respond to changing needs and priorities
• Excellent customer service
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent relationship building skills, and written and oral communication skills
• Data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in project management and team supervision

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Equipment used includes, PC or laptop workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• May regularly travel to different LSC locations
• May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary
• May need to work weekends and untraditional hours if necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience using PeopleSoft

Salary

Hiring salary range is $58,625 - $68,767

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.