Texas Tech University Hiring for Project Manager-Budgeting, Financials and Grant Oversight at Lubbock, TX  Full Time

Lubbock

34932BR

VP Research

Position Description

Provides project management including adherence to budget, schedule and scope. Plans, schedules or coordinates projects activities to meet deadlines. Monitors project compliance. Coordinates the overall integration of the project. Supervises and directs project personnel; assigns duties and responsibilities.

Major/Essential Functions

• Demonstrates financial stewardship through the development, implementation, maintenance, reconciliation, and tracking of budgets for strategic research initiatives.
• Provides assistance with the development and implementation of budgets for centers and institutes under the research division umbrella.
• Provides planning and reporting support for implementation of new university-wide research initiatives.
• Large project management, which includes but is not limited to monitoring performance and proposed timelines for milestones and deliverables; project expenditure monitoring; and assistance to project timelines – specifically budgets and personnel, if needed.
• Large project closeout, which includes but is not limited to data transfer; staff transition and expenditure plans for the project personnel; monitoring the final reporting process, and account reconciliation and closeout.
• Special short-term and long-term project development and coordination: distribution of funds and compliance monitoring for internal awards housed in Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency in quickly adapting to any given situation in order to maintain a high level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of TTU Systems. Previous experience in higher education, fund accounting, state and federal grants, and financial reporting.

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

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4186.00

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

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.