Lubbock

Manager, RICE

40824BR

Research Admin Lbk

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.

Org Level 7

271001 - Research Admin Lbk

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

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.

Administrative & Operational Support

• 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.

Student-Centric Program Development

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with administrative processes such as travel requests, expense reports, and task coordination.
• Prior knowledge of TTUHSC systems and processes.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

First Line Other Admn

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

In Office, M-F

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No