Senior Specialist, Student-Athlete Scholarships & Revenue Share

Lubbock

42076BR

Business Office

Position Description

Performs specialized, complex work to assist in the organization and implementation of various projects and programs. Work is performed under supervision within established guidelines with performance based on overall results obtained.

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.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

The Senior Specialist, Student-Athlete Scholarships and Revenue Share supports the operations and processing needs for student-athlete scholarship and revenue share activity within the Athletics Business Office. This role manages critical backend functions related to student-athlete scholarships, revenue share, international student-athlete tax compliance, and athletic endowments. The position requires strong attention to detail, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to analyze and execute data-driven processes in alignment with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.

Athletic Scholarship Processing

• Process and reconcile athletic scholarships, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, training table, room and board, and cost of attendance distributions.
• Process reimbursements to student-athletes for required course materials.
• Prepare annual reconciliations for Fall, Spring, and Summer aid. Provide detailed scholarship distribution information for the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report.

Student Assistance Fund (SAF) and Endowment Processing

• Distribute SAF funds in accordance with NCAA and Big 12 guidelines.
• Create yearly reports for the NCAA and the Big 12 related to SAF
• Process athletic endowment fund transfers for the Fall and Spring semesters.

Revenue Share Processing

• Process revenue share payments and submit payments to the CAPS management system.
• Facilitate monthly account funding, complete monthly reconciliations, and required reporting throughout the fiscal and calendar year.
• Assist with required tax reporting and verification of data for calendar year reporting.

Data Management & Reporting

• Utilize various technology systems for processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for all student-athlete activity.
• Generate reports and reconciliations to support audits, NCAA and Big 12 reporting, and departmental planning.
• Monitor and apply applicable institutional, NCAA, and Big 12 policies.

Required Qualifications

High school plus five years experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in financial operations, data processing, or athletics administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems.
• Experience working in higher education or athletics administration.
• Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship administration.
• Understanding of international student requirements (visas, taxation).
• Experience preparing financial reconciliations and compliance reports.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

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.