Assistant Business Administrator

University of Houston - Downtown
  • Houston, TX
  • $43,001–$51,601 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Assistant Business Administrator

  • 497108
  • Full-Time
  • Closing on: Oct 21 2026
  • Continuing Education

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Department: Continuing Education Salary: $43,001 - $51,601

Description:

This position is located at 1801 Main Street in the Amegy building.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Business Administrator supports the effective management of the department''s financial, budgetary, and human resource operations by assisting with administrative processes, compliance, and resource stewardship. The position serves as a key resource for faculty and staff, supports informed decision-making through financial analysis and reporting, and contributes to the efficient operation of departmental business activities.

DUTIES:

  • Processes a variety of financial, budgetary, personnel, and payroll transactions, including vouchers, travel requests, purchase requisitions, expense reports, payroll reconciliations, and employee action forms.
  • Researches, reconciles, and resolves financial discrepancies through reallocations, journal vouchers, and other corrective actions.
  • Assists with cost center verification activities and supports the annual budget development process.
  • Prepares financial and operational reports for management use and decision-making.
  • Participates in the annual budget development process.
  • Provides guidance to faculty and staff regarding business operations policies, procedures, and administrative processes.
  • Serves as a departmental business operations resource and acts as the primary point of contact in the absence of the Department Business Administrator.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field. (Experience may be substituted for education)

Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience

License/Certification:

  • None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance or similar enterprise system.
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft HR or similar enterprise system software.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of a variety of accounting practices and financial tasks, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.

Skills:

  • Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.

Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Primary Work Location:

  • Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

  • Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
  • Individuals have discretion about walking, standing, and minimal exposure to physical risks.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Salary$43,001–$51,601 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • PeopleSoft HRMS (Human Resource Management System)unmatched
  • Peoplesoftunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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