Administrative Analyst, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Houston Christian University

Administrative Analyst, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Reports to: Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The successful applicant will be responsible for performing administrative, budgetary and business process functions for COEBS, and working with the Dean to ensure that all necessary processes and tasks are being completed in an orderly and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect Information: Locating and collecting pertinent information; retrieving reports and forecasts and budgetary information; determine what information is needed and the best source; maintain and keep accurate student records
• Analyze Data: Use data from various sources and perform analyses to identify potential efficiencies (time, money and other resources); know how to identify trends and forecast future trends; must be comfortable with statistics and data analysis; help create a plan of action or strategies for better practices
• Provide Presentations and Reports: Create visual depictions of data through graphs and charts and oral presentations; create presentations using MS PowerPoint or other software
• Study existing or proposed administrative organizational structure, policies, and procedures; monitor, communicate, and follow university procedures and policies
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the COEBS budget; create, code and approve appropriate invoices, requisitions, expense reports and other accounting documents
• Assist Dean with coordinating and hosting appropriate committee, faculty/ staff, and Advisory Board meetings
• Provide high level of service to visitors, students, faculty, and other stakeholders
• Support Dean and Associate Deans regarding advising, scheduling, and recruiting
• Supervise and manage student workers who support administrative functions of the College
• Serve as liaison with other administrative offices at HCU
• Serve as general college/office manager (e.g. managing supplies, information, communication with faculty, students and university administration)
• Assist Assistant Dean with accreditation and certification matters as needed
• All other duties as assigned by the Dean

Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with a degree in business administration, human resources, economics, educational administration, or related field (MBA degree preferred)

• A minimum of four years of experience in administrative analysis, project management, or operations research; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required to successfully handle this position:

  • Skills: be detail-oriented and work well under tight deadlines; be self-motivated and analytical thinker, with strong communication skills (including interpersonal, written and oral)

  • Knowledge: business operations practices, working knowledge of MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint), research practices

  • Knowledge of University administrative organization, polices, procedures and practices

  • Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks

  • Self-reliant, decisive, proactive, enthusiastic, and make a positive impression on others

• Work to further the University’s vision as stated in the Ten Pillars

• Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University

• Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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