Department Operations & HR Coordinator

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston, Department of Electrical Engineering, seeks an experienced administrator to coordinate the department's administrative operations, including HR, payroll, telecommunications, building maintenance, and inventory management.

The role supports faculty and graduate students, maintains personnel records, oversees clerical staff, space management, and ensures compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in personnel administration, payroll and related policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to coordinate department operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel administration including employee sign-up, payroll and related policies.
• Coordinate department administrative operations including telecommunications, space management and inventory.
• Maintain personnel records, timesheets and related forms.
• Assist faculty and students with personnel and administrative issues; liaise with campus administrative departments.
• Oversee clerical staff and daily office operations.
• Review documents for adherence to university regulations and secure signatures.
• Coordinate information for programs and activities for faculty and graduate students.

Skills

Human resources

Payroll administration

Office administration

Records management

Facilities coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Houston, Department of Electrical Engineering, seeks an experienced administrator to coordinate the department's administrative operations, including HR, payroll, telecommunications, building maintenance, and inventory management.

The role supports faculty and graduate students, maintains personnel records, oversees clerical staff, space management, and ensures compliance with university policies.