Associate Department Administrator, Police Department

The Associate Department Administrator for The University of Texas Police at Houston (UTPD) is responsible for applying technical expertise and leadership, and for overseeing the Division's fiscal, budgetary and human resource initiatives. The role executes on divisional priorities and ensures activities are aligned with the strategic plan. The administrator develops, implements, and measures the performance of assigned administrative processes impacting budget performance, and impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial and human resource operations within the UTPD. Benefits Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Group dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage. Paid time off (PTO) and extended illness bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs. Tuition assistance program after six months of service. Teachers retirement system defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program. Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. Opportunities for professional growth through a career development center and mentoring programs. Key Functions Provides leadership and oversight of the Division's contract portfolio, collaborating with leaders in the development of scopes of work, and partnering with sourcing to establish a procurement path consistent with institutional policies and guidelines. The administrator tracks contract key performance indicators, engages with stakeholders to assess performance, identifies trends and implements strategies targeting growth and increased value. The role represents the Division throughout the business review process and identifies opportunities to create greater value. The administrator collaborates with stakeholders in the development of UTPD service agreements and memoranda of understanding. The role develops data visualization tools used to track, monitor, and plan for contract renewals, amendments and extensions. It serves as security coordinator in the UTHSC PeopleSoft application, assessing requests and assigning security profiles as appropriate. In conjunction with the Department Administrator and in collaboration with the Senior Financial Analyst, the administrator assists in the execution and monitoring of division budget priorities. The role collaborates with leadership in all fiscal activities, measuring performance, identifying trends and implementing strategies that align with division priorities and strategic plans. The administrator develops data visualization tools, analyzes financials and identifies performance trends. It has oversight of the monthly financial reports and provides updates to leadership. The role coordinates independent and internal audits of fiscal activities, implements strategies to streamline processes related to both UTMDACC and UTHSC‑H procurement functions. The administrator researches, identifies and develops grant proposals and leads the grant application process. The role oversees the Division's internal purchase requisition process, employing financial stewardship over fund sources, and serves as delegate signer over assigned division chartfield strings, reviewing and making approval decisions of PeopleSoft requisitions. The administrator oversees the human resource functions related to both MDACC and UTHSC family medical leave cases, ADA cases and modified/light duty assignment requests. The role collaborates with Division leaders to identify operational needs that may be fulfilled through modified duty assignments and allocates available resources accordingly. The administrator develops processes to track active cases and works with the employee's chain of command to ensure timely communication and case status updates as appropriate. It serves as FMLA coordinator for staff on the UTHSC payroll. As directed by the Department Administrator, the administrator provides technical expertise and leadership to the administrative operations of the Division, reviews existing policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with administrative processes. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, hospital/health care administration, or related field. Experience Required: Four years healthcare related experience in a professional/administrative capacity, to include two years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience. Preferred: Experience managing budgets, procurement functions, tracking finances, analyzing and identifying trends; HR functions, and support staff needs to keep operations running. Other Required: Must pass pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180819 Employment Status: Full‑Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Varied Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 92,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 138,500 FLSA: Exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available: Yes Relocation Assistance Available: No #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center