THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director Payroll Services
CODE: 0837
FUNCTION: To provide administrative and supervisory skills in the management of the payroll
office. Responsible for the effective disposition of payroll responsibilities and for staff
proficiency, effectiveness, and development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide managerial support for maintenance of the
payroll office. Administer the processing and disbursement of the UTA payroll in accordance
and compliance with all UTA, UT System, state and federal policies, rules, and regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of disbursements of payroll and the collections and deposits
or authorized payroll deductions. Ensure accuracy of payroll database.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Assistant Comptroller for Accounting Services
SUPERVISON: Assistant Director Payroll Services
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system
of internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that department operations are effective
and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and
the department complies with applicable laws, regulation, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Extended hours as necessary. Frequent travel. Office
environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business. Professional
certification preferred. Three to five years payroll experience
DATE: June 15, 1997
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Specific job requirements or physical location of position allocated to this classification render
the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
§51.215.
Date: 09/17/02 (revision)