40609BR

Extended Job Title:

Director - Business Operations

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.

Requisition ID:

40609BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Oversees Libraries: Business Operations, Human Resources, and Building Services and Inventory.

Budget and finance: Plans, prepares, and reports the libraries' budgets and expenses under the direction of the Dean. Complete internal routine and control audits, ensuring the integrity of financial processes. Monitors all Libraries funds and maintains the accounting system for the University Libraries and SWC/SCL. Forecast revenue and expenses and provide financial analysis to ensure the college remains within budgetary constraints. Oversees deposits and cash control within the libraries.

Administrative: Assists with reporting of Libraries statistics for example but not limited to ARL, IPEDS. Works in conjunction, as necessary, with other Libraries departments to retrieve, reconcile, and submit data for multiple University departments. Performs activities related to valuation and insurance. Provides information as needed to Institutional Advancement.

Human Resources: Oversees payroll for Libraries salaried employees. Includes tracking and reporting. Oversees Libraries HR Staff. Approve job postings in Kenexa, review ePAFs, and assists with position vacancies as needed. Responsible for the Libraries payroll functions for student assistants, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Performs supervisory duties such as annual performance evaluations for direct reports.

Facilities: Oversees the Libraries Building Services and Inventory unit, upkeep and maintenance of the building. This includes Library off site storage, fleet maintenance, mail, special projects, and events. Includes Libraries inventory in conjunction with Libraries and Universities auditing and asset management procedures.

Grant Funded?:

Minimum Hire Rate:

4352.42

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

M-F 8:00-5:00

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Current finance, accounting, or other fiscal-related industry degree.

Experience with policies and procedures in academic or research environment within an institution of higher education.

Experience managing a college/department/unit budget or diverse financial resources, projections and strategic planning.

Department:

Library

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

First line Managers

Shift:

Day

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

About the Department and/or College:

Texas Tech University Libraries serve as a vital partner with students and faculty in their learning endeavors. The University Libraries' system comprises: (1) University Library, (2) Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, (3) Architecture Library, and (4) Peters Family Legacy Library. The central focus of the Texas Tech University Libraries is to make available 3.72 million physical volumes, electronic resources, special collections and archives, and to offer services to students and faculty that enable academic and research success.

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, 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.

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