Job Information
Texas Tech University Lead Administrator in Lubbock, Texas
36996BR
Extended Job Title:
Lead Administrator
Position Description:
Performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and establishing and monitoring budgets. May plan, assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requisition ID:
36996BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Financial management to include oversight under the direction of the institute director to include budget planning, preparation and analysis of institute resources.
Conduct or oversee monthly payroll verification and FOP reconciliations
Conduct or oversee RESEARCH grant financial coordination to include required startup reporting to the college and additional resources allocated.
Serve as the Employment Services Coordinator and manage employment appointments to include preparing ePAFs, create and/or reclassify positions as needed.
Help manage the onboarding process for newly hired staff or faculty in conjunction with the department business manager.
Oversee the complete process of the following: budget revisions, cost transfers, job labor(re) distributions, manual check requests, research participant pay, EOPs, procurement card reconciliations, travel applications/vouchers,
Reconcile and manage monthly procurement cards in department
Manage faculty and staff records and files
Manage staff to include: Quality Control, Coordinate/Approve Leave Requests and review/approve web-time entry for non-exempt staff and hourly student employees
Attend various meetings (take notes) to stay abreast of new processes or changes of TTU policies, etc. Davis College business manager meeting, procurement forums, quarterly financial meeting with college. Notify office faculty and staff via email of any major changes in policies or procedures
Serve as or oversee the appointment of Emergency Action Coordinator. Maintain current emergency contact information for the department, attend College emergency meetings, and comply with safety policies and procedures
Assist undergraduate and graduate students as requested
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
4000
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Department:
Fiber and Biopolymer Research Inst
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Mid-level Other Admn
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in area of expertise or closely related area required. Five (5) years of experience in planning, developing, or implementing programs or research grants. Additional education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.