Assistant Managing Director - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

1. Assist the Managing Director (MD) in strategic planning for Research Accounting in service to the goals & objectives of Accounting Services (AS) and the University.
2. Supervise & oversee the daily operations of sponsored projects, post-award management, including staff hiring & training, workload management, performance reviews, and fostering a culture of sustainable excellence.
3. Engage with university central offices and other research institutions to establish best practices for managing sponsored projects.
4. Represent the office in the absence of the MD.
5. Assist the MD in developing & tracking key performance indicators for Research performance evaluation, integrating performance metrics into AS operations.
6. Lead major research projects supporting the university’s mission, including managing interdepartmental relationships, while managing a grant portfolio, serve as back-up within the team as needed, and serving as a sponsor-specific expert.
7. Develop and maintain internal and campus-wide Cognos reports to assess business operations, analyze trends, and monitor compliance and performance; report to department management on operational efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Promote institutional compliance with laws, policies, and regulations that govern sponsored project activities by assisting the MD in policy development, regulation interpretation, and risk assessment Assist the MD in developing and delivering campus-wide training.
9. Oversee project management compliance reviews, co-lead compliance committees as assigned, provide input on award T&Cs when needed and assist with internal and external audits as assigned.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

4352.42

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting or finance degree, CPA or CPA candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.

Department

Accounting Services

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

First line Managers

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required and five years administrative or management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

Accounting Services plays a crucial role in supporting Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is defined by our ability to collaborate with the campus community, offer innovative solutions, and assist our customers in making resource allocation decisions within a complex regulatory framework. We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to ensure the responsible stewardship of resources, ultimately benefiting those we serve.

Texas Tech University is seeking a dynamic Assistant Managing Director (AMD) for Post-Award Research to join our team and help drive our research initiatives to new heights. As the AMD for Post-Award Research, you will lead and manage our dedicated Grants Management Team, overseeing post-award financial duties. With $230M in total research expenditures and $58M in federal research expenditures, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations, streamlining project management, and fostering effective collaboration with stakeholders. This role requires extensive experience in financial research administration and a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to support the key strategic goal of Texas Tech research growth and uphold the highest standards of financial stewardship.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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.

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.

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.