Job Details

Unit Manager - Area of Management

Position Number: 7252266
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Management

Unit Manager - Area of Management
Lubbock
44984BR
Rawls College of Business

Position Description
The Area of Management Unit Manager provides operational, financial, administrative, and event management support for the Area of Management. This position manages day-to-day office operations, coordinates events and academic activities, oversees financial processes, supervises student employees, and serves as a key liaison among faculty, staff, students, university departments, and external stakeholders.

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

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.

About the Department and/or College
The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the Lyons School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,500 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students.

Major/Essential Functions

Collaborate with the Area of Management Area Coordinator to develop, monitor, and manage budgets and financial statements.
Coordinate and execute events, meetings, guest speakers, workshops, recruiting visits, and other programs supporting the Area of Management.
Reconcile p-cards monthly, ensuring expenditures are charged to proper accounts. Establish vendors, prepare purchase orders, process reimbursements, and authorize expenditures (e.g., speakers, datasets, supplies, and services).
Ensure p-card users are compliant with TTU purchasing and financial policies.
Construct course schedules based on faculty specializations, program requirements, and student needs.
Plan and coordinate faculty, doctoral student, guest speaker, and visitor travel, accommodations, itineraries, meetings, and expense reimbursements.
Assist faculty, staff, and students with travel documentation, reimbursement processing, and university travel procedures.
Foster and support relationships with stakeholders within the college, university, alumni community, industry partners, and external organizations.
Manage and update Area of Management websites, digital content, and social media platforms.
Hire, train, and supervise graduate assistants and student assistants.
Manage the Area of Management office, workroom, kitchen, and daily administrative operations.
Order textbooks, office supplies, kitchen supplies, and other materials necessary to support faculty, staff, students, and area activities.
Assist with planning and implementation of college-wide events, student engagement initiatives, orientations, open houses, and other special programs.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Proactive and service-oriented approach, including actively identifying opportunities to support students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Experience with event planning, budget management, procurement processes, and administrative operations preferred.

Pay Range
$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,400

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.