Business Manager - Rural Initiatives

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Manages personnel and budgetary matters for a department orcollege. Exercises discretion and independent judgement to overseethe activities of staff and the financial processes to ensurefiscal responsibility of department/college. Ensures staff and faculty have the resources to complete their work. Usually servesas 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, andother 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 toensure teams have the resources, materials, and administrative support needed to successfully carry out program activities.

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

• Rural Programs Business & Purchasing
  - Coordinate with leadership, Finance, Purchasing, Contracting, vendors, and otherTTUHSC 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 travelrequests 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 support for contracts, vendors, subscriptions,memberships,…