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40903BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Director - Red to Black

Position Description:

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Requisition ID:

40903BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Support financial well-being initiatives through strategic planning, resource management, and collaboration while delivering targeted financial literacy workshops to enhance student and family financial skills and confidence.

+ Provide one-on-one financial coaching to students and families starting at orientation and continuing throughout their time at Texas Tech University, focusing on promoting long-term financial well-being through graduation and beyond.

+ Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing development of R2B Peer Mentors and Money Mentors, ensuring compliance with university policies while providing regular support and coaching for their professional growth. Mentors are current TTU students who implement various outreach initiatives.

+ Provide supervision to student staff, including a Research Assistant and/or undergraduate student assistant(s).

+ Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Evenings and weekends as needed, Attend conferences and trainings as needed.

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in financial planning, higher education, or equivalent area. Knowledge of college student populations and effective financial education techniques and programs. Knowledge of college student volunteers, advisement, training, recruitment, selection, and recognition.

Department:

Red to Black

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

First line Managers

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The Assistant Director will focus on the coordination of the Peer Mentors and Money Mentors. This position is an expansion of the currently existing Red to Black® Peer Financial Coaching Program. The action strategies below have been developed to communicate expectations and program direction.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include 3 references with application.

Safety Information:

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

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.

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.

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.