Business Manager - Rural Initiatives

Texas Tech University•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Business Manager supports rural programs within TTUHSC, with primary responsibility for business and operational support. The position coordinates purchasing, procurement, contract-related purchase orders, program supplies, equipment, and other business management activities needed to implement and operate rural programs in the Permian Basin. The role works closely with program staff to ensure teams have the resources, materials, and administrative support needed to carry out program activities. The position 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. It also manages and coordinates fleet vehicles and supports planning and attendance at community outreach events and telehealth clinics. The position provides ongoing business and administrative support for the PA fellow program and Medicine on the Move, and performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

  • 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 totaling eight years.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Help program staff navigate TTUHSC purchasing processes and resolve purchasing or vendor-related issues.
  • Coordinate program logistics for supplies, equipment, vendors, shipping, distribution, and other operational needs.
  • Support implementation of new Rural projects and expansion of existing programs by coordinating related business and operational needs.
  • Support special projects and other program needs as assigned by leadership.
  • Manage fleet vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and documentation.
  • Review travel requests and reimbursement documentation for accuracy before submission.
  • Support travel arrangements, reimbursements, and purchasing.
  • Provide ongoing business and administrative support for the PA fellow program and Medicine on the Move.
  • Provide administrative support for contracts, vendors, subscriptions, memberships, software, and recurring program services.
  • Coordinate purchase orders and other business documentation associated with contracts and vendor agreements.
  • Communicate with vendors and internal TTUHSC departments to support continuity of services and timely processing.
  • Support planning, scheduling, coordination, and attendance at community outreach events and telehealth clinics.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
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