Business Manager

Lubbock

42483BR

SVP Admin and Finance Operating

Position Description

Manages personnel and budgetary matters for a department or college. Exercises discretion and independent judgment to oversee the activities of staff and the financial processes to ensure fiscal responsibility of department/college. Ensures staff and faculty have the resources to complete their work. Usually serves as a hiring manager and employee service coordinator.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

Manage complex financial processing activities, including fiscal year transitional items, across multiple units while independently handling tasks such as budget revisions, requisitions/purchase orders, cost transfers, payroll labor redistributions, encumbrance reviews, standing order updates, and contract oversight and improving processes where possible.

Track financial activities of endowment, gift, and other support funds for President's Office, CFO's Office, and associated units, and develop detailed quarterly expense reports for CFO and other high-profile stakeholders, identifying missing information and improving reporting processes.

Perform advanced financial reconciliations, analysis, and data synthesis for various scholarship program funds, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies independently while influencing short-term financial goals.

Track, analyze, and report on items such as land revenue and expenses, central memberships and sponsorships, and other data-sourced activities while ensuring data integrity and applying variations of reporting techniques to provide CFO with timely, accurate financial insights.

Coordinate and track submissions of annual state reports, independently managing deadlines and compliance requirements and adapting communication for different audiences.

Support budget development and financial oversight for TTU Costa Rica, applying broad financial concepts to forecast, monitor, and influence budget outcomes within established parameters, as needed.

Assist with biennial fiscal notes process, annual budget prep, and other ad-hoc requests.

Manage other special projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Managing budgets/finances and/or performing account reconciliations; Knowledge with Banner/Cognos data management systems and other TTU systems; Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel training; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the needs of the audience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related discipline.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Finance

Job Sub Family

Finance Operations

Annualized Pay Range

$53,900 - $70,100 - $86,200

Hourly Pay Range

$25.91 - $33.70 - $41.44

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.