Department Operations & Finance Manager

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a department administrator to manage the Dean, Education office, handling administrative, financial and HR operations for a moderately complex university department. You will oversee staff, budgets, grants, payroll, and liaison with central offices to ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications include experience with PeopleSoft Finance/HR, Concur Travel, and strong communication skills, plus a 4-year degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of directly job-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department office administration and supervise support staff.
• Plan and monitor annual budget to ensure expenditures stay within approved amounts.
• Oversee grants and contracts and maintain related fiscal records with OSP.
• Manage all financial activities and monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Authorize budget allocations, revenue and expenditures.
• Manage department personnel and payroll functions.
• Coordinate with central payroll, HR, OSP and other department managers.
• Maintain personnel and payroll databases and ensure policy compliance.
• Interpret university policies for faculty and staff.
• Prepare recurring financial and budget reports for internal use.

Skills

PeopleSoft Finance/HR

Concur Travel

Budget planning

Financial management

Staff management

MS Office

Communication skills

Faculty hires

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance/HR

Concur Travel Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking a department administrator to manage the Dean, Education office, handling administrative, financial and HR operations for a moderately complex university department. You will oversee staff, budgets, grants, payroll, and liaison with central offices to ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications include experience with PeopleSoft Finance/HR, Concur Travel, and strong communication skills, plus a 4-year degree or equivalent.