Department Operations & Finance Lead

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing programs

Financial and legal counseling

Mental health counseling

Job summary

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX seeks a Department/Center Administrator to oversee daily operations, financial management, HR administration, and research or academic programming for a department or large center.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business management, with formal knowledge of university policies and grants. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business management.
• Experience with HR and research grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations, financial management, HR administration.
• Manage research or academic programming within the unit.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal, budgetary and personnel policies.
• Coordinate faculty and staff recruitment and onboarding.
• Prepare budgets, cost studies and management reports.

Skills

Finance administration

Budget management

HR administration

Research administration

Policy compliance

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX seeks a Department/Center Administrator to oversee daily operations, financial management, HR administration, and research or academic programming for a department or large center.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business management, with formal knowledge of university policies and grants. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.