Texas Tech University

Business Manager

Lubbock

Business Manager

38212BR

Military Veterans Programs

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.

About The Department And/or College

Military & Veteran Programs, MVP, was created in 2010 as a department solely dedicated to helping veterans and their families succeed. We currently have more than 3000 students attending Texas Tech University who are veterans or are family members of veterans. MVP assists veterans, servicemembers, and their family members obtain their Veteran Educational Benefits and assist them in their transition to campus by connecting them with resources both on campus and in the community to provide a positive student experience.

Major/Essential Functions

Prepare, maintain and reconcile business documents, payroll records, P-card reports. Reconcile accounts/ledgers. Provide support in administrative and financial functions including verification of budget/expenses.

Greet and communicate with students, faculty, staff, departments and other stakeholders in a positive manner. Provide support in academic and certification functions.

Process, verify, and input documents and data into multiple computer systems while paying close attention to detail. Respond to inquiries about information in databases.

Hire, supervise, and train front desk team. Manage student staff calendar.

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

  • TTU Systems Experience
  • Prior Call Center Experience
  • School Certifying Official Experience: TVC/VA Systems

Safety Information

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

Occasional Duties

Assist with certifications, event planning, and liaison with campus and Lubbock community stakeholders.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Mid-level Other Admn

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Sales and Business Development
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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