Senior Business Assistant

Lubbock

42759BR

Computer Science

Position 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.

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

• Dealing with public, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and any other visitors or callers to the department.
• Making travel arrangements for faculty, staff, students, and visitors including prospective faculty members.
• Handling travel forms, reimbursements, vouchers, including travel POs and Budget Revisions needed.
• Handling acquisitions, TechBuy purchases, orders and maintains office supplies, and handling Pcard
• reconciliation.
• Coordinate office hours for faculty. Coordinate textbooks orders for courses and ordering desk/review copies for
• faculty. Scheduling rooms for faculty. Support of student organizations and student activities for the department.
• Scanning and filing of materials. Making copies for faculty, TAs, GPTIs, Instructors, and staff. Making
• documentation binders such as faculty dossiers.
• Assists daily office administrative routines and daily operations. Handling public announcements, such as
• seminar announcements. Assists property inventory management and updates. Assists space and room upgrade
• needs.
• Other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The attributes required to perform the job that are generally demonstrated through qualifying service, education, or training.
• Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of high school or the equivalent.
• One year clerical experience. Additional education and/or related experience to equal one year may substitute on a year
• for year basis.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer skills such as Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge and experience with Techbuy, Raiderlink, Ad Astra are preferred. Accurate typing skills and the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly. Experience with TTU Banner, travel, and P-card processes are preferred.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include when applying:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Reference list

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family

Administrative Operations

Hourly Pay Range

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8-5

Grant Funded?

No

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.