Director, Research Operations & Finance (Biochem)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Director of Business Operations to oversee financial resources, administrative activities, and people management within the department.

The role requires interpreting complex decisions with minimal direction, coordinating financial process improvements, and serving as a liaison to Finance leaders and Institutional Department Leads to protect fiscal solvency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field is required.
• Six (6) years of directly related experience is required.
• Ability to respond to complex decisions with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of staff in the area and ensures compliance with UTMB policies.
• Develops staff through formal training and development programs.
• Maintains financial accountability and ensures compliance with guidelines by overseeing budgetary information.
• Ensures staff are knowledgeable on grants and research funding terms and conditions.
• Responds to financial inquiries and budget variance reports from the Provost’s Office.
• Performs monthly departmental account reconciliations against Hyperion reports.
• Assists with strategic long- and short-term financial plans for fiscal growth and accountability.
• Collaborates with Academic Enterprise and Institutional areas to ensure proper business practices and timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Supervisory/people management

Coaching/mentoring/feedback

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Director of Business Operations to oversee financial resources, administrative activities, and people management within the department.

The role requires interpreting complex decisions with minimal direction, coordinating financial process improvements, and serving as a liaison to Finance leaders and Institutional Department Leads to protect fiscal solvency.