Director for Administrative & Economic Development Business Services
Arlington, TX, United States
Director for Administrative & Economic Development Business Services
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number
S05435P
Position Title
Position Title
Director for Administrative & Economic Development Business Services
Department
Department
Admin & Econ Dev Business Services
Location
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Job Family
Executive/Administration
Position Status
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
No remote or hybrid eligibility.
Open to
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.
UTA
is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students,
UTA
is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,
UTA
is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution.
UTA
ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).
UTA
is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore,
UTA
is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its
RISE
100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position
UTA
as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join
UTA
during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Provide effective fiscal management for the departments served by Admin and Econ Dev Business Services. Responsible for overseeing and managing accounting, accounts payable, and student billing functions. Assist Executive Director with budgets, departmental financial status, and special projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide oversight and support to Accounting and Student Billing functions within the department.
Monitor and track cost center balances for departments served by Admin & Econ Dev Business Services.
Assist the Executive Director in the annual budget process for the departments served by Admin & Econ Dev Business Services.
Monitor College Park Retail leases to include proper rent/ CAM /Tax & Insurance, as well as annual reconciliation of taxes collected and paid to
TAD .
Monitor completion of annual capital equipment inventory for the division.
Reconcile and monitor Chartwell’s Guaranteed Royalty payments for accuracy.
Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to effective operations.
Performs other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting with seven (7) years of accounting experience or the equivalent experience.
Prior supervisory experience.
Professional level experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Proven customer-relations skills or the equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting.
Experience supervising accounts payable and general accounting.
Knowledge of fund accounting.
University or other government related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Critical Thinking.
Problem Solving.
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office suite.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA
or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies
1
Minimum Number of References Required
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Maximum Number of References Accepted
3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
* How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
None/less than 2 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
6 or more years
* How many years of budgeting and finance experience do you have?
2-3 years
4-5 years
6 or more years
None
* How many years of experience do you have working with Modules related to General Ledgers and Budgets: (PeopleSoft General Ledger and/or Commitment Control ERP Application Modules)?
None/less than 5 years
5 to 6 years
6 to 7 years
7 years or more
* What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
No skills/Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
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