Finance & Grants Unit Lead

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Division of Rural Affairs (DoRA), seeks an Unit Manager to serve as a central financial resource guiding staff and programs with tools and compliant fund management.

You will coordinate with TTUHSC departments and external partners to ensure accurate records, budgets, and funding proposals while supporting division efficiency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of supervisory experience OR seven years total experience in relevant financial roles.
• Preferred qualifications include Degree in Accounting / Analytical Skills / Grant Writing / Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Verifies invoices with regard to contract type, charges, does 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 DoRA management and TTUHSC Accounting, Purchasing, Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, Travel, and other departments, as well as external partners.
• Responsible for final financial closeout for assigned funds, including compliance review and accounting adjustments.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Cognos

TechBuy

Direct Pay

Travel systems

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Division of Rural Affairs (DoRA), seeks an Unit Manager to serve as a central financial resource guiding staff and programs with tools and compliant fund management.

You will coordinate with TTUHSC departments and external partners to ensure accurate records, budgets, and funding proposals while supporting division efficiency and accountability.