Job Title

Business Operations Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Procurement & Travel Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Business Operations Manager, under direction, oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, understanding general business operations, and guiding work teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees operations related to assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies. Coordinates maintenance, organization, and improvements to assigned department facilities.

• Maintains financial and budget records, coordinating with Accounting and Budget groups.

• Acts as project manager for the Business Operations Team by developing and overseeing progress against high-level work plans, schedules, and budgets for large projects.

• Acts as main liaison to external parties for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies.

• Reviews and negotiates contracts for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies.

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals for assigned departments.

• Routinely creates and runs reports, analyzes data, compiles KPIs and prepares presentation to share findings.

• Works closely with vendors and internal team members to create and improve revenue generating programs and to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

  The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Five years of related experience.

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Requirements

Ability to – Has continuous improvement mindset

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.