Posted August 26, 2026
Unit Manager - DoRA Finance & Administration
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 45913BR
Position Description
The Unit Manager is a central financial resource within the Division of Rural Affairs (DoRA), directed by the Managing Director of Finance and Administration and in alignment with the Office of the Senior Vice President for the Division of Rural Affairs. This role ensures that staff and programs have access to the physical, digital, and organizational tools necessary to perform their work effectively. The position supports Division efficiency, accountability, and compliance by maintaining accurate records, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and promoting responsible fund management across all units.
Department
Rural and Comm Health Lbk
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
The Unit Manager is a central financial resource within the Division of Rural Affairs (DoRA), directed by the Managing Director of Finance and Administration and in alignment with the Office of the Senior Vice President for the Division of Rural Affairs. This role ensures that staff and programs have access to the physical, digital, and organizational tools necessary to perform their work effectively. The position supports Division efficiency, accountability, and compliance by maintaining accurate records, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and promoting responsible fund management across all units.
Department
Rural and Comm Health Lbk
Major/Essential Functions
- Verifies invoices with regard to contract type, charges, does mathematical calculations, prepares voucher/cover letter, processes for payment by Projects, Grants, and Accounting, and verifies payment coding.
- Manages all components of state, federal, local, and sponsored funding within the institute by following regulations and guidelines for grants and contracts. Assists in preparation of budgets, associated financial reports, and funding proposals.
- Maintains payroll listing by preparing annual electronic Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs) for salary changes.
- Serves as liaison between management of DoRA, ITDI, FMHIRCH, and TTUHSC Accounting, Purchasing, Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, Travel, Purchasing Card, other departments, as well as external partners and contractors.
- Responsible for the final financial closeout for assigned set of funds including final compliance review, correspondence with faculty, and any needed accounting adjustments. Follows grant award financial requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or related field / Analytical Skills / Grant Writing / Detailed oriented.
- Knowledge of Fund Balance Accounting and State Accounting principles and practices.
- Experience with Banner and Cognos as it relates to reconciling department records.
- Experience with TechBuy, Direct Pay, Travel, etc.
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
