Introduction
This Position is Open to Current TTUHSC Employees Only.
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Join us as we change the future of health care. About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Position Description
Reporting directly to the President, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures financial strategy aligns to advance TTUHSC's mission and vision across every campus. This role actively upholds the institution's Values-Based Culture - One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Beyond Service, and Visionary-in every decision and interaction. The EVP and CFO oversees executive leadership teams in Business Affairs and Budget and Financial Planning, working closely to drive progress in support of TTUHSC's goals and strategic priorities. This leader champions operational performance and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with stakeholders across TTUHSC and within the broader university system. The EVP and CFO serves on the Executive Council and President's Cabinet, ensuring financial strategies align with institutional objectives. As a key partner to other executive vice presidents, the EVP and CFO collaborates to advance TTUHSC's mission across academic, clinical, and research domains across it's six schools and university locations.
Major/Essential Functions
- Responsible for ensuring and sustaining the financial health of the university.
- Leads a high-performing finance division inclusive of Business Affairs and Budget and Resource Planning that strengthens transparency, accountability, and collaboration across academic and clinical enterprise units.
- Serves on TTUHSC executive leadership councils and represent areas of oversight in executive cabinet meetings.
- Oversees the development of the university's annual operating budget and presents the budget for approval to university executives and the Board of Regents.
- Provides leadership for the Texas State Legislative process including the development of the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR)
- Operates as a strategic partner with the president and other university leadership to ensure strategic decisions do not impact the financial integrity and long-term financial health of the institution.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with TTUHSC executive team members, campus administrators, Texas Tech University System, the Board of Regents, community officials, and state government officials
- Serves as the financial liaison to Texas state agencies, including the Legislative Budget Board, Comptroller’s Office, State Auditor’s Office, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and participates in legislative hearings and committees as needed.
- Leads preparation and presentation of financial items submitted for Board of Regents approval, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
- Assists with the development and implementation of long-term strategic initiatives that align with the TTUHSC's mission, vision, and goals, ensuring sustainable growth, academic excellence, operational efficiency, and financial stability.
- Leads financial planning and analysis to support institutional growth, with oversight of the financial impact of capital investments, facility expansion, strategic partnerships, and new program development.
- Provides financial oversight and strategic guidance to the university’s consolidated clinical practice through a dotted line reporting relationship to ensure alignment with institutional financial policies and objectives.
- Leads, in coordination with the COO, institutional capital planning, including facilities development and major renovation projects. Coordinates capital budget and financial strategies aligned with Board of Regents approval processes.
- Oversees internal controls and audit coordination to ensure sound accounting practices, mitigate risk, safeguard institutional assets, and maintain accurate and complete financial reporting.
- Embodies the TTUHSC core values of Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, Visionary, and Beyond Service.
- Other duties as assigned
Occasional Duties
As assigned
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree plus ten (10) years of professional and management experience OR Bachelor's degree plus twelve (12) years of professional and management experience in a similar area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current TTUHSC team member.
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience within Texas higher education, health care, or a related large and complex organization.
- Five years of experience working with executive leadership teams to advise on financial strategy.
- Five years of budget experience within an institution of higher education.
- Experience with state appropriations and the Texas legislative budgeting process.
- Experience managing financial reporting and state and federal regulation compliance.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Recommendation/Referral
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary to commensurate with experience.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary to commensurate with experience.
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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Grant Funded?
No
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
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.
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.
