Job Details

Business Manager

Position Number: 6476808
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Management

Business Manager
Lubbock
42038BR
Northwest Texas SBDC Region

Position Description
The Business Manager will provide direct financial administration and support for the Institute for Small Business (ISB) Network, which includes TMAC, APEX, SBDC, and other affiliated subcontracts with Midwestern State at TTU, West Texas A&M, Tarleton State, and UT Permian Basin. This role is essential to ensuring fiscal compliance, accurate

Major/Essential Functions
Financial Oversight & Compliance

Oversee all financial activities related to ISB grants and sub-awards
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR 200
Manage budgets, modifications, and reporting across multiple fiscal years
Maintain accurate records for purchasing, payroll, and program income
Review and validate financial reports submitted to federal funding agencies

Budgeting & Operational Support

Prepare and submit budget and cost proposals for ISB grants
Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports for individual centers
Oversee cost share documentation, payroll allocations, and TTU budget preparation
Review travel vouchers, procurement logs, TechBuy requisitions, and deposits
Support general purchasing with attention to accounting and budgetary compliance

Strategic Collaboration & Customer Service

Coordinate with internal departments and external partners for audits and reporting
Provide financial planning support to program directors and grant managers
Foster a customer-focused approach in all financial interactions
Promote teamwork and shared accountability across institutions
Travel occasionally to partner campuses and program sites

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

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience with federal grant compliance and reporting
Proficiency in budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
Effective interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Familiarity with university financial systems such as Banner and Cognos
Knowledge of federal regulations governing grants, particularly 2 CFR 200
Prior experience managing grants in a university or multi-institutional setting

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.