Assistant Business Administrator

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.