Business Operations Director (Internal Posting Only)
University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
Department : Parking & Transport Operations
Salary : $88,400 - $115,000
Description :
Internal candidates preferred.
Directs the development, implementation and administration of business operations for a subdivision within a highly complex division. Engages in strategic planning and analysis and serves as point of contact for fiscal and administrative matters.
Responsibilities
Directs overall strategic planning as well as the creation and implementation of annual budget. Reviews budget and personnel reports submitted by subordinates and conducts analyses and projections.
Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agencies. Provides direct oversight of the subdivision's business staff in charge of financial and personnel matters.
Serves as resource to dean, chairs and directors on strategic financial and administrative matters, as well as policies and program development. Writes policy statements, facilitates management decisions, and engages in long‑range planning and analysis.
Leads major projects, which may include capital construction, building renovation, and the creation of new departments and programs.
Directs procurement operations, including contracts, purchasing and travel.
Oversees the administration of the subdivision's accounting records, including sponsored project accounts. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures and supervises business audit reviews.
Oversees the administration of the human resource and payroll processes for the subdivision, including position budget management, faculty affairs, and staff performance evaluation.
Interprets university policies and procedures and arranges for staff training as appropriate.
Serves as liaison with executives and administrative offices regarding fiscal and operational issues. Represents the subdivision on committees and in other administrative contexts.
Performs other job‑related duties as required.
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 five (5) years of directly job‑related experience.
Additional Job Posting Information
Parking & Transportation Services
Provides leadership and day‑to‑day oversight of all Business Services activities, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve internal controls across the revenue lifecycle, from transaction processing through general ledger posting.
Develop and standardize business processes that promote financial accountability, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Oversee contract administration processes, including tracking, renewals, amendments, and compliance with university contracting requirements.
Serves as the primary departmental resource for procurement, P‑Card, travel card, reimbursement, and expenditure management policies, providing guidance to operations staff as needed.
College/Division Administrator (CDA) Level Support
Ensures CDA responsibilities are effectively managed and completed in compliance with institutional requirements.
Proactively reviews financial and compliance reports to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
Serves as the designated College/Division Business Administrator and represents the Office of Administration at university CDA and business administrator meetings.
Coordinate and ensure compliance with annual requirements and deadlines, including key audits, physical inventory, space survey, etc.
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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Salary : $88,400 - $115,000
Description :
Internal candidates preferred.
Directs the development, implementation and administration of business operations for a subdivision within a highly complex division. Engages in strategic planning and analysis and serves as point of contact for fiscal and administrative matters.
Responsibilities
Directs overall strategic planning as well as the creation and implementation of annual budget. Reviews budget and personnel reports submitted by subordinates and conducts analyses and projections.
Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agencies. Provides direct oversight of the subdivision's business staff in charge of financial and personnel matters.
Serves as resource to dean, chairs and directors on strategic financial and administrative matters, as well as policies and program development. Writes policy statements, facilitates management decisions, and engages in long‑range planning and analysis.
Leads major projects, which may include capital construction, building renovation, and the creation of new departments and programs.
Directs procurement operations, including contracts, purchasing and travel.
Oversees the administration of the subdivision's accounting records, including sponsored project accounts. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures and supervises business audit reviews.
Oversees the administration of the human resource and payroll processes for the subdivision, including position budget management, faculty affairs, and staff performance evaluation.
Interprets university policies and procedures and arranges for staff training as appropriate.
Serves as liaison with executives and administrative offices regarding fiscal and operational issues. Represents the subdivision on committees and in other administrative contexts.
Performs other job‑related duties as required.
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 five (5) years of directly job‑related experience.
Additional Job Posting Information
Parking & Transportation Services
Provides leadership and day‑to‑day oversight of all Business Services activities, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve internal controls across the revenue lifecycle, from transaction processing through general ledger posting.
Develop and standardize business processes that promote financial accountability, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Oversee contract administration processes, including tracking, renewals, amendments, and compliance with university contracting requirements.
Serves as the primary departmental resource for procurement, P‑Card, travel card, reimbursement, and expenditure management policies, providing guidance to operations staff as needed.
College/Division Administrator (CDA) Level Support
Ensures CDA responsibilities are effectively managed and completed in compliance with institutional requirements.
Proactively reviews financial and compliance reports to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
Serves as the designated College/Division Business Administrator and represents the Office of Administration at university CDA and business administrator meetings.
Coordinate and ensure compliance with annual requirements and deadlines, including key audits, physical inventory, space survey, etc.
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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