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Job Description
Manager, RICE
40824BR
40824BR
Position Description
Manages a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the sub unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.
Major/Essential Functions
The RICE Manager will play a vital role in supporting the Research Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship (RICE) team by coordinating with program directors, vice presidents, and other team members to ensure smooth operations and effective communication. This position is ideal for someone eager to develop research and innovation program management leadership skills. The role offers hands-on experience managing projects, supporting strategic initiatives, and assisting research leadership in driving key activities within the Office of Research. In addition to operational support, the RICE Manager will actively create engagement opportunities that encourage student involvement in research and innovation programs, helping to build a strong pipeline of future leaders in these fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Coordination & Support- Serve as the central point of contact for coordinating tasks across the RICE team, including program directors and research vice presidents, to ensure projects and initiatives stay on track. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, recording notes, and tracking project progress.
- Monitor timelines, manage deadlines, and follow up on action items to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Assist in organizing and delivering events, workshops, and engagement opportunities that promote research, innovation, and collaboration.
- Manage travel requests, expense reports, human resource support, and purchasing for the RICE team, ensuring compliance with TTUHSC policies.
- Create and maintain the research and innovation portfolio database to track research ideas, research productivity, and faculty interests across the institution.
- Develop and improve processes and systems to enhance workflow and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
- Help design and coordinate student-focused research and innovation programs that inspire engagement and participation.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for students to connect with faculty mentors, research projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal six years.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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