Now Hiring: Business Manager | National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University & Ranching Heritage Association
Join the Outfit! The Ranch is hiring for the position of Business Manager. Apply through the Texas Tech University job board (linked below).
More about the position:
Manages personnel and budgetary matters for a department or college. Exercises discretion and independent judgment to oversee the activities of staff and the financial processes to ensure fiscal responsibility of department/college. Ensures staff and faculty have the resources to complete their work. Usually serves as a hiring manager and employee service coordinator.
Major/Essential Functions
- Work with the Business Director to manage fiscal affairs using TTU systems (Budgets, Banner, COGNOS, FITS, Procurement, Payroll), including reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Provide the Business Director with administrative support to Ranching Heritage Association and the Endowment for Preservation of the Ranching Heritage of America with meeting coordination, record keeping, donor relations, insurance coverage and special events.
- Manage personnel processes, including job postings, candidate processing, ePafs, onboarding and I-9 verifications.
- Assist with credit card reconciliations, RHA accounting and other financial needs. Support financial decision-making.
- Administer various TTU processes, including drivers’ permissions, inventory, under-utilized endowment reports, business partner accounts, access to TechShare and annual reports. Maintains accurate and compliant records and ensures adherence to TTU policies.
- Work with Texas Tech IT, communications and outside sources to maintain and support technology systems and equipment. Assist with technical support.
- Serve as a resource for the gift store managing point-of-sale systems, inventory and reporting.
- Assist Program Managers with membership, events, rentals, and fee collection, including database management and reporting.
- Work with the fundraising staff to enhance business operations, programming and the mission of the NRHC through researching, developing, and submitting grants to organizations, corporations and individuals. Provide required materials for funding opportunities.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including information requests and scheduling.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, general administrative tasks and other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with Texas Tech University system and processes: Cognos Reporting, HR Brass Ring, PCards, TechBuy, Procurement and budgets.
- Ability to learn various software programs and/or experience with QuickBooks, Shopify, Altru.
- Business Experience.
- Accounting Experience.
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
Business related degree.
