Business Manager - Rural Initiatives

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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.

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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.

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Manages personnel and budgetary matters for a department or college. Exercises discretion and independent judgement to oversee the activities of staff and the financial processes to ensure fiscal responsibility of department/college. Ensures staff and faculty have the resources to complete their work. Usually serves as a hiring manager and employee service coordinator.

The Business Manager supports rural programs within TTUHSC, with primary responsibility for providing business and operational support. The position coordinates purchasing, procurement, contract-related purchase orders, program supplies, equipment, and other business management activities necessary to support the implementation and ongoing operations of rural programs in the Permian Basin. The position works closely with program staff to ensure teams have the resources, materials, and administrative support needed to successfully carry out program activities.

The role will also participate in planning and attending community outreach events and telehealth clinics. The role exercises independent judgment, maintains accurate business and resource records, coordinates with internal departments and external vendors, and supports compliance with TTUHSC and state purchasing and asset management requirements. The position also retains responsibility for management and coordination of fleet vehicles.

• Rural Programs Business & Purchasing
  -Coordinate with leadership, Finance, Purchasing, Contracting, vendors, and other TTUHSC departments to support timely purchasing and payment processes. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of purchase orders, quotes, invoices, orders, and other purchasing records. Assist program staff in navigating TTUHSC purchasing processes and resolving purchasing or vendor-related issues.
• Program & Operational Support
  -Coordinate program logistics related to supplies, equipment, vendors, shipping, distribution, and other operational needs. Assist with implementation of new Rural projects and expansion of existing programs by coordinating associated business and operational needs.
  
  Support special projects and other program needs as assigned by leadership.
• Fleet & Vehicle Oversight
  -Manage scheduling, maintenance, and documentation for fleet vehicle.
• Administrative, Purchasing & Travel Support
  -Review travel requests and reimbursement documentation for accuracy prior to submission Provide support for travel arrangements, reimbursements, and purchasing. Provide ongoing business and administrative support for PA fellow program and Medicine on the Move.
• Vendor & Recurring Business Administration
  -Provide administrative…