38751BRExtended Job Title:Senior Business AssistantPosition Description:Performs responsible and complex duties associated with a specialized function of a section of clerical employees. Duties may be generally described as planning, assigning, coordinating, directing, scheduling, evaluating, verifying, training, and processing of information. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and methods for the area of responsibility is required. Initiative and independent judgments are frequently exercised in formulating procedures or methods, and in program coordination. Work is performed under general supervision within University policies and procedures. Job performance is based on overall operational effectiveness.Requisition ID:38751BRTravel Required:NoneMajor/Essential Functions:As a Senior Business Assistant, you are instrumental in helping to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Mechanical Engineering department. Your main duties as Senior Business Assistant will include, but are not limited to:
Submitting all travel applications/vouchers for students, faculty and staff, and handling procurement card reconciliation, monitoring and checkout for both personal faculty and the department.
Maintaining travel spreadsheets for each fiscal year.
Act as the point of reference for graduate students on travel applications and submissions, by guiding and educating.
Grant Funded?:NoMinimum Hire Rate:15.20Pay Basis:HourlySchedule Details:8am to 5pm M-FWork Location:LubbockPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of TTU systems, office suite of computer products.Department:Mechanical EngineeringRequired Attachments:Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CVJob Type:Full TimeJob Group:Office and Admn Wkrs All OtherOccasional Duties:
You may be asked to assist the business manager for the setup of events. You may need to assist the department chair with scheduling of meetings and spaces.
You may be asked to create/maintain spreadsheets for both departmental operational and educational use, designing group spreadsheets, data entry, etc.
Shift:DayRequired Qualifications:A minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent. Three years progressively responsible clerical experience. Additional education and/or related experience to equal three years may substitute on a year for year basis.Does this position work in a research laboratory?:NoAbout the Department and/or College:When you work with Texas Tech University, you earn valuable benefits that are designed to help you enhance your physical, mental, and financial well-being.As a new full-time benefits eligible employee, you will have access to comprehensive benefits offered by the State of Texas. The university pays 100% of the monthly medical premiums for full-time employees and half the premiums for their dependents. A $5,000 basic term life insurance policy that includes accidental death and dismemberment is automatically provided with the health insurance. Texas Tech University also has dental insurance plans, vision insurance, additional life insurance, disability, and other wonderful benefits to provide for your safety and security.In addition to insurance benefits, full-time employees have paid time off, including sick and vacation leave, with accrual increases after two years. The State of Texas provides 10-15 paid holidays annually and retirement program enrollment with automatic contributions.Texas Tech employees are also offered a tuition waiver for eligible full-time employees. It exempts employees from tuition and fees for one course per term up to a maximum of four credit hours during any fall, spring, or summer term.Through an optional program, Texas Tech Advantage, faculty and staff have access to savings on automotive, dining and grocery, electronics, entertainment, flowers and gifts, moving services, sports and outdoors, travel, and more!Through training, Texas Tech makes it easy to learn the skills necessary to use the systems you will need to be outstanding in your position.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.