Business Manager

Lubbock

40578BR

Texas Tech Chess Program

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

Provide administrative financial oversight for Chess Program and eSports Team including monthly account reconciliation, Pcard reconciliation, travel card reconciliation, and other day-to-day financial reporting. Process purchase orders, direct payments, budget revisions, EOPS, and ePAFs.
Responsible for oversight and awarding of scholarship funds. Responsible for payments for K-12 camps and tournaments.
Coordinate travel arrangements and reservations. Prepare travel reports for staff and students. Travel with teams as needed and provide supervision and support.
Provide monthly and annual reports detailing performance, statistics of the program financials, and program events and accomplishments. Develop and monitor an annual budget for events and summer camps.
Assist Director with events planning and coordination. Oversee the team training space.
Supervise and coordinate scholarship students, team members, and students assistants as needed.
Other duties as assigned

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

Previous experience with University business practices including knowledge of TTU procurement, finance, HR, and other systems. Demonstrated experience in supportive accounting, business, or other financial roles, General knowledge of chess.

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

Resume / CV

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

occasional evenings & weekends for events and programs

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, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.