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Department Business Administrator III

University of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Department: UH Energy Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Internal Applicants Only

Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources operations of a very complex university department.

  • Plans and manages the department's human and financial resources to support department objectives.
  • Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agency guidelines; responsible for all administrative and financial affairs of the department, including personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting-related issues within the department.
  • May establish the work assignments of staff and provides guidance as needed; fills vacancies, defines job duties, sets performance goals, and conducts annual performance appraisals; counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action; makes recommendations on promotions and new hires.
  • Establishes or participates in the establishment of operational and administrative guidelines and inventory controls; enforces safety compliance rules and regulations.
  • May advise and assist faculty in administrative planning and provide departmental support and/or administrative oversight for sponsored research awards from federal, state, foundation and/or private funding agencies.
  • Serves as the department liaison with Central Payroll, Human Resources, Office of Sponsored Projects and other department business managers.
  • Oversees the management and maintenance of database for all personnel and payroll records.
  • Interprets university policies and procedures for faculty and staff.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: "Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. "

Additional Job Posting Information

  • Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
  • Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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