Job Information
Texas Tech University Program Director in Lubbock, Texas
37837BR
Extended Job Title:
Program Director
Position Description:
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.
Requisition ID:
37837BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Assists in supporting the Professional MBA programs at Texas Tech University's Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio locations. Travel required to the campuses and working during weekends.
Coordinate with the director to plan and maintain Professional MBA class schedules for Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Advise Professional MBA students in Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio- complete semester registration for Professional MBA students per semester. Work with Professional MBA students with account holds to prepare for registration and work with off-step students on class schedules and degree plans
Coordinate with the director to create a program budget and monitor expenses related to Professional MBA. Assist the director in maintaining area budget reports as director by the Director of Professional Programs.
Distribute textbooks/course materials to students. Assist the Director with ensuring all students have the necessary course materials.
Coordinate with the lead administrator in organizing catering, space reservations, and all Graduate Professional program events, orientations, and graduation receptions. Manage the arrangements and implementation of the Professional MBA weekends in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Working with catering, preparing class attendance sheets and student name tags, and working with onsite staff, vendors, and facilities to ensure events run efficiently.
Engage with students to support their academic and personal development. Build and maintain positive relationships with students to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Coordinate with the director to monitor and attain program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
4186.00
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive computer knowledge (MS Excel, Outlook, etc.). Able to communicate both orally and in writing. Customer service and problem-solving skills are preferred, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Self-starter and attention to detail are essential.
Proficiency with Banner, Cognos, Sharepoint, Registrar Dashboard, ChromeRiver, Blackboard, and Texas Tech Systems.
Department:
Rawls College of Business
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 in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
About the Department and/or College:
The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in full-time, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.
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.