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42833BR

Extended Job Title:

Business Manager

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.

Requisition ID:

42833BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Support the Office of the Chancellor (25%), Governmental Relations (25%), Leader and Culture Development (25%), and the Director of Budgets/Building Operations (25%).

+ Support the management of departmental operating budgets, including fiscal planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reconciliation.

+ Serve as departmental liaison with financial services, budget, and HR offices.

+ Oversee financial transactions including purchasing, travel, contracts, PCard reconciliation, and inventory.

+ Coordinate human resource processes including hiring, payroll, labor distributions, and ePAF processing.

+ Ensure departmental operations comply with TTU/S policies, state/federal regulations, and grant/contract requirements.

+ Develop reports for leadership to support financial and operational decision-making.

+ Assist building concierge during peak periods or absences.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

+ Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in budgetary planning, financial analysis, and personnel management.

+ Working knowledge of financial systems and standard business practices.

+ Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with personnel and financial matters.

+ Experience in a higher education or public-sector environment.

+ Proficiency in TTU systems such as Banner, Cognos, and TechBuy (or similar ERP systems).

+ Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling).

+ Experience in a complex, multi-functional department or role.

Department:

TTUS Chief Financial Officer

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The Office of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer oversees the financial health and sustainability of the Texas Tech University System. It serves as a financial liaison to key stakeholders, advises leadership on long-term obligations, and ensures compliance across the system. The office also develops financial strategies, manages risk, and provides business services to support the TTU System’s strategic goals.

https://www.texastech.edu/offices/cfo/index.php

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.

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 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University .

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

Job Family:

Finance

Job Sub Family:

Budget & Financial Analysis

Annualized Pay Range:

$59,000 - $71,100 - $94,900