Director of Business Affairs, Texas McCombs

Procurement and Payments Services Management and OversightProvide operational oversight and management of business operations for procurement and payment services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Serve as a key member of the Financial Affairs leadership team, demonstrating strong leadership skills and strategic thinking. Lead efforts to document, modernize, streamline, and implement improvements that enhance processes, create efficiencies, and ensure consistency across McCombs. This includes, but is not limited to:Develop and maintain comprehensive procedural documentation to support operational excellence.Organize and manage data and files to ensure compliance with records retention policies.Evaluate and optimize processes with a focus on improving customer service touchpoints and ensuring efficient, effective practices.Interpret and administer University policies and procedures to effectively address the business and operational needs of the school. Utilize metrics and reporting systems to measure and evaluate the performance of the division, driving continuous improvement and supporting strategic initiatives.SupervisionSupervise and lead the Program Office and non-academic administrative operations managers, as well as procurement and payments staff, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic oversight. Ensure all deadlines are met and that all applicable policies are consistently followed. Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Audit SupportDevelop and conduct audits of business processes/functions to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and identify any unnecessary or redundantsteps/procedures. Research and inspect issues and provide recommendations for improvement.Communication and Professional DevelopmentDemonstrated professional and effective written and oral communication skills when addressing faculty, staff, students, and central offices. Maintain a high degree of emotional intelligence. Actively engage with University departments and central offices to foster strong working relationships and ensure alignment with McCombs and institutional goals. Participate in internal and external professional development to stay current with UT, local, state, and federal policies and regulations. Promote the development of division staff by providing training that encourages a climate of continuous improvement within the division.SystemsUtilize and enhance use of University of Texas at Austin and/or McCombs systems and procedures.OtherAt the direction of the Senior Director and/or Senior Associate Dean, complete special projects, assignments, tasks, or duties outside of the regular job duties.