Business Coordinator

Lubbock

41411BR

Student Faculty Staff Support

Position Description

Performs coordinative work in the business or administrative operation of a specific department or college. Responsibilities involve the coordination and supervision of the various functions and aspects of a department as well as monitoring operational procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on results obtained. May supervise staff or student assistants.

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

This role is responsible for coordinating business operations, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal requirements, and supporting staff and students through efficient, accurate, and timely business practices.

• Provide business support for the departments, including reconciliation of multiple accounts, procurement card, and travel card transactions.

• Create, maintain, and interpret regular and ad hoc budget and expense reports to support departmental decision-making.

• Responsible for ordering supplies, coordinating event catering, working with vendors, and processing purchase orders.

• Coordinate all travel-related functions, including preparing travel applications and vouchers for staff and program participants, and arranging reservations in accordance with university and grant policies.

• Process hiring documentation for departments and assist with onboarding and exit procedures.

• Support academic and departmental activities, including orientations, workshops, and special events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or progressively responsible related experience to equal six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to demonstrate skills will be tested.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present financial reports clearly and accurately.
• Capacity to learn and apply federal grant requirements, including relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

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

M-F 8-5

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

First Line 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.