Project Director

Lubbock

42675BR

Accounting Services

Position Description

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large, specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

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

Accounting Services plays a vital role in Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is measured by our ability to partner with the campus community, provide innovative solutions, and guide our customers through decisions of resource allocation amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Accounting Services strives for continued success by fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to promote stewardship of resources benefiting those we serve.

Major/Essential Functions

Execute special projects as assigned, drafting schedules for implementation, reporting progress, promoting innovative solutions to ensure goals are met, and providing training and education as applicable. Independently form cross-departmental and/or cross-institutional project teams to arrive at consensus for action and implementation through communication, collaboration, persuasion, and negotiation. Assist with routine university accounting activities, including preparing accounting entries or reports, providing forecasting or data analysis, assisting with audits (internal or external), and other data or fund management needs. Contribute to university compliance efforts such as the development and implementation of institutional and departmental policy and procedure assisting with research and communication of existing, new, and proposed legislation. Assist with the advancement of automation efforts to employ efficiencies, increase productivity, and/or facilitate key performance indicator metrics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the following: Banner & COGNOS report development, interpretation of Government Accounting Standards Board statements and documents, drafting policy language, and managing complex projects.

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

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Finance

Job Sub Family

Budget & Financial Analysis

Annualized Pay Range

$71,800 - $93,300 - $114,900

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm, with possible overtime requirements during peak times.

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.