Manager, Business Operations

Manager, Business Operations

• 497124
• Full-Time
• Closing on: Oct 22 2026
• Stud Succ & Stud Life

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Department: Student Success & Student Life Salary: $65,866 - $73,000 (Commensurate with Experience/Education)

Description:

Job Summary

The Manager, Business Operations manages budgetary, financial and human resource operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College.

Duties

• Manages budgetary, financial, and human resources operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College. This includes, but is not limited to, contract administration, personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting-related functions.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budget; monitoring and advising unit heads on departmental budgets; preparing budgetary and personnel reports, analyses, and projections
• Processes financial and personnel documents; has signature authority up to the designed limit on financial and personnel documents; ensures that all accounting, cash handling, and inventory control systems meet acceptable standards.
• Works with the Division/College Business Administrator in documenting, implementing, and assessing adherence to policies and procedures of the Division/College and University; generates specialized reports.
• Manages the work assignments, schedules, and priorities of staff and provides guidance and training as needed.
• Serves as liaison with university administrative and financial offices in policy and procedure matters and problem-solving.

Marginal Duties

• Performs tasks related to specific department/college
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees

Delegation of Work:

• Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees

Supervision Given:

• Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; disciplinary actions; makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours; makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints; and makes final decision on granting time off.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor''s degree (Experience may be substituted in lieu of education)

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience (Education may be substituted in lieu of 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
• Supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all relevant university policies and procedures, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budget management practices.
• Knowledge of the principles of purchasing in a higher education environment.

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 manage staff.
• Ability to multitask; ability to be flexible.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 30lbs.

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.