Summary

The Center for Precision Environmental Health (CPEH) at Baylor College of Medicine has an exceptional opportunity available to work with the Faculty and Staff of the academic unit as a Senior Coordinator, Business Operations. The position will support both new as well as seasoned investigators who have chosen to join the Center and develop a world-class research unit focused on studying how the environment influences health. Duties include a variety of administrative functions related to finance, scheduling, coordination, and decimation of policies and procedures.

The CPEH encourages and advocates for professional development, including participation in professional administration organizations and is supportive of candidates seeking pertinent certifications.

This position is located in Houston, TX and offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Duties

• Serves as point of contact in the department for general business and financial inquiries.
• Schedules appointments/meetings for faculty and senior staff, primarily for the Center Director.
• Makes travel arrangements and reservations; including for new recruitment candidates. 
• Processes personnel related transactions in SuccessFactors. 
• Submits positions for approval through the position management process. Assists with onboarding faculty and staff; coordinate with Human Resources as required.
• Manages faculty and trainee appointments and reappointments.
• Prepares and approves requisitions.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies, subscriptions, dues, paying invoices and processing travel reimbursements via SAP/Concur/JAGGAER; including check requests, cash requests and journal voucher transfers for the unit.
• Places work orders for facility and equipment repairs as well as maintenance.
• Composes formal and informal correspondence including, but not limited to, creating and formatting presentations and website updates.
• Assists with updating faculty CVs.
• Assists with the department’s timekeeping.
• Serves as the Departments Concur Point of Contact and expert.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects at the same time and the ability to function well under deadlines. 
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills with all levels of employees.
• Computer software and word processing skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively respond to time sensitive and confidential issues.
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task.