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Analyst
Position Description: Analyzes and coordinates office services such as personnel, budget preparation and control, fiscal affairs, equipment utilization, records control, and special management studies.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Major/Essential Functions: • Read all source documents to add and update all records in the Advancement RM database with accuracy and efficiency. Batch, annotate and reconcile with Advancement RM designations, sources and special handling on all gift transactions. Possess baseline knowledge in batch creation, gift processing, and biographical updates. • Uses individual objectives in processing deposits, gift transactions and biographical updates from the online giving platform by making minor changes to existing techniques and concepts. Provide standard professional advice and follow Gifts and Records Management standards with some latitude for personal decision making, operating largely independently. • Maintain data integrity by running integrity checks and correcting data issues daily. Utilize online research resources including Banner Student to verify and acquire updated information for constituent records in the Advancement RM database and work with schools, departments, and staff to verify and resolve gift and biographic issues related to departmental needs. • Maintain assigned affiliations, committees, awards, and student activities in the Advancement RM database by cultivating internal and external relationships with schools, departments and staff to identify and resolve biographical issues related to departmental needs. • Live and promote the shared values of the Texas Tech University System: -People First-Integrity-Community Exemplary Service-Resilience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to handle a heavy work volume that must be processed accurately and within time constraints. Detail oriented with good organizational skills. Good communication skills necessary to interact with various departments and co-workers. Maintain flexibility in workflow and assist as needed with various projects within the department.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in job related field plus one year of related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficiently operate a 10 key calculator, phone answering skills at a professional level. Knowledge of the Banner Accounting System. General office skills. Minimum two years back office related functions with an emphasis in accounting, banking and/or cash management. Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Be able to perform all tasks with a high degree of proficiency, accuracy and timeliness.
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.
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.