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Job Description
Senior Vice President - Rural Affairs
41224BR
41224BR
Position Description
The Senior Vice President of the Division of Rural Affairs (SVP) reports to the President. In this capacity, the SVP will serve as the Director of the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health and the Director of the Institute for Telehealth and Digital Innovation.
The SVP will advance the university's mission to improve health care access across rural Texas through strategic collaboration, data-informed innovation, and sustainable community engagement. With a uniquely integrated portfolio spanning rural health strategy, governmental relations, and stakeholder collaboration, the candidate for this position will bring a depth of experience that positions them to elevate TTUHSC's rural impact.
Major/Essential Functions- Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Division of Rural Affairs, the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health, and the Institute for Telehealth and Digital Innovation.
- Establish, expand, and maintain a coordinated rural health network in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify, design, and evaluate innovative solutions to address rural health disparities, with emphasis on access and scalability.
- Coordinate efforts across academic, clinical, research, and community units to support institutional priorities.
- Represent the Division of Rural Affairs on the President's Cabinet and serve as a key advisor on rural health strategy.
- Collaborate with state and federal partners, academic institutions, and healthcare providers to influence and implement rural health policy.
- Guide the strategic development and operational direction of both institutes, ensuring alignment with TTUHSC's academic and community service missions.
- Advance initiatives in rural workforce development, telehealth infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in appropriate field relating to area of responsibility plus ten (10) years of professional and management experience in similar area. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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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.
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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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