Senior Department Operations & Grants Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,300 - 74,300; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a senior administrator to oversee the Office of the Dean’s administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources operations for a large university department. The role includes managing funds, grants, service centers and institutes within the department.

Responsibilities include financial system oversight, reconciliations, compliance with UH policies and state/federal rules, staff supervision, and cross‑unit coordination to support departmental

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree or equivalent in-depth training related to the work.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Knowledge of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the department's financial accounting system which includes all cost centers for federal grants and contracts.
• Reviews and approves the reconciliation of accounting records; prepares financial and budget reports to monitor financial activity.
• Ensures compliance with all UH internal audit requirements, UH Office of Contracts and Grants policies and procedures, and State of Texas policies and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for all administrative and financial affairs of the department including personnel, procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable and receivable and general accounting‑related issues.
• Provides supervision of departmental staff and includes defining job duties, setting performance development plans and goals, conducting annual performance reviews and assisting with the implementation of organizational and operational decisions; enforces safety compliance rules and regulations.
• Serves as liaison for the chair, faculty and staff with other university departments and offices.
• Facilitates regular staff meetings to provide information and training, promote professional effectiveness, and review current practices and procedures.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Accounting

HR administration

Procurement & compliance

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise systems

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking a senior administrator to oversee the Office of the Dean’s administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources operations for a large university department. The role includes managing funds, grants, service centers and institutes within the department.

Responsibilities include financial system oversight, reconciliations, compliance with UH policies and state/federal rules, staff supervision, and cross‑unit coordination to support departmental