Assistant Managing Director

Lubbock

39745BR

Student Business Services

Position Description

Assists with management of a department that has institutional oversight responsibilities. Assists in the development, coordination and administration of the department.

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

• Oversee the management of the Third Party & Financial Resolution areas and direct the day-to-day function in accordance with essential job duties.
• Provide detailed analysis of student account billing including recommendations for improving accounting functionality fully utilizing institutional resources. Research and develop reporting and accounting processes utilizing institutional resources to answer the needs of the department and university administration.
• Oversee and assist with reconciliations including application of payment, duplicate ID issues, inventory, collections, Third Party reporting and reconciliation loan funds and reporting.
• Maintain responsibility for all other accounting related functions for Student Business Services including oversight of monthly financial status report preparation, developing and monitoring the departmental budget (including Budget Prep entry) and other financial tasks as needed. Must meet all established deadlines.
• Provide support, as needed, to the Associate Managing Director and Managing Director of Student Business Services for the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required and five years administrative or management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a finance or accounting field plus 3 years experience, preferably in a college or university environment or related experience equal to.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Conflict negotiation/resolution training or demonstrated experience. Active listening; speaking service orientation; persuasion; critical thinking; coordination; social perceptiveness; reading comprehension.

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

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4352.42

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

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; some overtime required

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

First line Managers

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.