Director of Finance and Administration

Lubbock

39356BR

School of Law

Position Description

Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

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.

About the Department and/or College

The School of Law has approximately 440 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The School of Law is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The School of Law has a strong focus on students and is committed to a practical education to produce practice-ready graduates.

Major/Essential Functions

Supervises other staff in the business office. Counsels faculty, staff, and students on proper procedures for procurement and travel. Prepares internal financial reports for the school's departments and centers and coordinates with the Texas Tech Law School Foundation. Prepares the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Dean's office. Provides preliminary analyses and reports as requested for budget hearings and budgetary requests.

Develops procedures and processes as necessary to enable smooth and timely finance and administrative functions of the school, including ePafs, EOP's, Travel, Purchase Orders, Pcards, Direct Pay, IV's, DDIS, JV's, Cost Transfers, Budget Revisions. Provides financial analyses, reports, spreadsheets as necessary to support the fiscal operations of the school. Prepares ad hoc financial reports as necessary.

Assists Student Bar Association and student organizations with purchases and reimbursements as well as maintains spreadsheets for SBA's Budgeting and operating process.

Monitors fund balances, revenues and expenses for the school. Monitors the payroll process for the school. Helps resolve payroll errors and revenue and expense errors. Provides financial and business leadership for the school. Assists with fiscal and budgetary decision making to help determine the best use of the school's financial resources within restrictions set forth by the state, institution, donors or other parties. Prepares financing reporting as required by the American Bar Association, AALS, and as required by the institution and other stakeholders. Provides periodical reports of the school's financial standing to the Dean, senior staff, and faculty. Assists with scholarship funding decisions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Banner Sunguard System, Cognos Reporting Tool, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of various fund types, requirements and restrictions used in the higher education setting.
• Knowledge of Texas Tech University Operating Policies and Procedures.
• MBA in Accounting or Finance, CPA.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.