Job No. 156353
- Job Title:
- Business Manager
- Employer:
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Texas Tech University
- Location:
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Lubbock , TX
- Posting Date:
- 08-Sep-2025
- Description:
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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
The National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) is an indoor/outdoor museum preserving and interpreting the history of ranching in North America.
Major/Essential Functions
Work with the Business Director to manage fiscal affairs using TTU systems (Budgets, Banner, COGNOS, FITS, Procurement, Payroll), including reconciliations and financial reporting.
Provide the Business Director with administrative support to Ranching Heritage Association and the Endowment for Preservation of the Ranching Heritage of America with meeting coordination, record keeping, donor relations, insurance coverage and special events.
Manage personnel processes, including job postings, candidate processing, ePafs, onboarding and I-9 verifications.
Assist with credit card reconciliations, RHA accounting and other financial needs. Support financial decision-making.
Administer various TTU processes, including drivers' permissions, inventory, under-utilized endowment reports, business partner accounts, access to TechShare and annual reports. Maintains accurate and compliant records and ensures adherence to TTU policies.
Work with Texas Tech IT, communications and outside sources to maintain and support technology systems and equipment. Assist with technical support.
Serve as a resource for the gift store managing point-of-sale systems, inventory and reporting.
Assist Program Managers with membership, events, rentals, and fee collection, including database management and reporting.
Work with the fundraising staff to enhance business operations, programming and the mission of the NRHC through researching, developing, and submitting grants to organizations, corporations and individuals. Provide required materials for funding opportunities.
Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including information requests and scheduling.
Manage office supplies, equipment, general administrative tasks and other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with Texas Tech University system and processes: Cognos Reporting, HR Brass Ring, PCards, TechBuy, Procurement and budgets.
Ability to learn various software programs and/or experience with QuickBooks, Shopify, Altru.
Business Experience.
Accounting Experience.
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
Business related degree.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.