Assistant Director of Business Operations

Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Housing invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Business Operations. This role involves managing all financial and administrative operations for University Housing, including student accounts, budgeting, purchasing, service contracts, property control, and departmental reporting. The position oversees housing-related charges, payments, reconciliations, and financial communications through Workday and StarRez, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining financial reports, budgets, purchase orders, inventories, and contract records. The Assistant Director will also supervise front office operations, train staff and student workers, support departmental operations and policy development, manage university-issued cell phone records, and serve as the department’s backup timekeeper using Workday.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Mid-level experience with budgets, with preference given to experience in a higher education setting.
• Preference given to experience in finance.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets and accounting at a college or university.
• Experience with inventory control and office management procedures.
• Experience working with accounts payable/receivable and purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret bid documents and specifications, state contracts, and purchasing agreements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise personnel and provide guidance to professional and support staff.
• A personal commitment to customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven team-building skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Proficient in Google Suites.

Responsibilities

• Managing all financial and administrative operations for University Housing, including student accounts, budgeting, purchasing, service contracts, property control, and departmental reporting.
• Overseeing housing-related charges, payments, reconciliations, and financial communications through Workday and StarRez while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
• Preparing and maintaining financial reports, budgets, purchase orders, inventories, and contract records.
• Supervising front office operations.
• Training staff and student workers.
• Supporting departmental operations and policy development.
• Managing university-issued cell phone records.
• Serving as the department’s backup timekeeper using Workday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level