<p>Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.</p> <p>Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Housing invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Business Operations. Job duties include managing all financial and administrative operations for University Housing, including student accounts, budgeting, purchasing, service contracts, property control, and departmental reporting. Oversee housing-related charges, payments, reconciliations, and financial communications through Workday and StarRez while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies. Prepare and maintain financial reports, budgets, purchase orders, inventories, and contract records. Supervises front office operations, trains staff and student workers, supports departmental operations and policy development, manages university-issued cell phone records, and serves as the department's backup timekeeper using Workday.</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Mid-level experience with budgets, with preference given to experience in a higher education setting.</p> <p>Preference given to experience in finance.</p> <p>Demonstrated experience with budgets and accounting at a college or university.</p> <p>Experience with inventory control and office management procedures.</p> <p>Experience working with accounts payable/receivable and purchasing.</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to interpret bid documents and specifications, state contracts, and purchasing agreements.</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to interpret bid documents and specifications, state contracts, and purchasing agreements.</p> <p>Strong organizational skills.</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise personnel and provide guidance to professional and support staff.</p> <p>DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS</p> <p>A personal commitment to customer service, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven team-building skills.</p> <p>Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise personnel and provide guidance to professional and support staff.</p> <p>Must possess a valid driver's license.</p> <p>Proficient in Google Suites</p> <p>REQUIRED DOCUMENTS</p> <p>Cover Letter</p> <p>Resume/Vita</p> <p>Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)</p> <p>Names and contact information for 3 references</p> <p>Posting Close Date</p> <p>June 14, 2026</p> <p>Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.</p> <p>Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.</p> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.</p>