Business Manager - Rural Initiatives

Job Description

Business Manager - Rural Initiatives
Odessa
46762BR

Position Description
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.

Major/Essential Functions
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 support for contracts, vendors, subscriptions, memberships, software, and recurring services associated with programs. Coordinate purchase orders and other business documentation associated with contracts and vendor agreements. Communicate with vendors and internal TTUHSC departments to facilitate continuity of services and timely processing.
• Event Support - Provide support for community outreach events and telemedine clinics including planning, scheduling, coordination, and attending events.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects OR a combination of education and/or experience developing or managing programs or projects to equal 8 years.

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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.

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.








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