College Operations & Budget Director

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston, Office of the Dean, seeks a senior administrator to manage and administer business, financial and non-academic operations of a complex college, including budget planning, oversight and facilities maintenance.

You will supervise department business managers and office coordinators and serve as liaison for the dean, chairs, directors, faculty and staff with other university departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• MBA or closely related field required.
• Experience in business administration, financial management, budgeting, HR, procurement, contracts and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and supervise annual budget preparation and reporting.
• Monitor and advise on department budgets and accounts.
• Prepare budgetary and personnel reports, analyses and projections.
• Provide training and development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Oversee salary administration to ensure equity and fairness.
• Supervise department business managers and office staff.
• Ensure building maintenance and safety as needed.
• Assist Dean with policy statements, reports and special events.
• Liaise with Dean, chairs, directors, faculty and staff across units.
• Participate in university committees and college governance.
• Administer staff performance appraisal processes.
• Oversee purchasing and act as property custodian; reconcile accounting records.

Skills

Budget planning

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Operational leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or closely related field

Job description

The University of Houston, Office of the Dean, seeks a senior administrator to manage and administer business, financial and non-academic operations of a complex college, including budget planning, oversight and facilities maintenance.

You will supervise department business managers and office coordinators and serve as liaison for the dean, chairs, directors, faculty and staff with other university departments.