Business Manager - Orientation Services

46516BR

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:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Major/Essential Functions:

• Serve as frontline customer service agent for students and families for Orientation Services. Interacts with students visiting campus, attending RRO, and current students in need of assistance.

• Quality control for phone calls and emails taken by Orientation Services.

• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Student Assistants.

• Responsible for hiring paperwork for Red Raider Orientation Crew and Red Raider Camp staff.

• Assist in preparation and implementation of Orientation Services programming.

• Process procurement card reconciliations for Orientation Services and College Connect, and serve as backup for reconcilers within the Division of Enrollment Management.

• Process purchase orders for the Division of Enrollment Management, from requisition status through final payment.

• Provide backup assistance as administrator for TimeClock Plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge/proficiency in TechBuy, Chrome River, Cognos reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite products.

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:

• Understanding of enrollment management.

• Basic accounting and experience with state agency rules and policies, especially as it pertains to higher education are preferred.

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:

Monthly

Job Family:

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family:

Administrative Operations

Annualized Pay Range:

$59,000 - $77,100.00 - $94,900

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.

Travel Required:

None

Shift:

Day

Schedule Details:

M-F 8-5, Overtime as needed during peak seasons

Grant Funded?:

No

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.