Lead Analyst

Lubbock

42135BR

University Student Housing

Position Description

Performs specialized analytical duties in the operation and maintenance of assigned area. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and developing data relative to area, making recommendations and assisting in implementation of projects. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Accounting

• Process, monitor and reconcile monthly student account transactions using the housing management system and TTU financial systems.
• Prepare monthly financial statement, analyses, and assigned reports, proactively communicating findings and concerns with supervisor.
• Prepare and process monthly financial revenue entries.
• Assist supervisor with reconciling and processing fiscal year-end assigned tasks and projects.
• Conduct financial reviews, research, and analyses for assigned tasks and projects, ensuring thoroughness and policy alignment.
• Responsible for ensuring all transactions and reviews are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with applicable laws, governing regulations, and institutional and departmental policies.

• Maintain and reconcile monthly departmental expense trackers to ensure alignment with fiscal year budget plans and support monthly budget meetings.
• Collaborate with finance team members and stakeholders to respond to department and campus inquiries professionally ensuring effective communication and communicate concerns with supervisor.
• Support the development of internal procedures, tools, and manuals to document operational practices.
• Responsible for ensuring budget related tasks and projects are accurate, complete, timely and compliant with applicable laws, governing regulations, and institutional and departmental policies.

• Process, review, monitor, document, and approve purchase order transactions and vendor invoices/payments and review monthly procurement card transactions on behalf of the department to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and conformance to all governing regulations and policy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and respond to procurement-related inquiries professionally and in a timely manner. Escalate issues as appropriate and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Support the documentation of procurement procedures, contribute to internal trainings, and assist with procurement-related projects and departmental events as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus four years progressively responsible related experience; OR a combination of education and/or experience to equal eight years.

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

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

20.76

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.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F: 8am-5pm; overtime during peak season; travel as needed for conferences and training

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

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.