"Section Manager"

Extended Job Title

Section Manager

Position Description

Manages a section in a department that has institutional oversight. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the section. Represents the section to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID

43061BR

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Pay Grade Maximum

5,416.66

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and implement effective Risk Management strategies that strengthen operational safety and compliance.
• Create, manage, and track corrective action plans to address audit findings or compliance concerns, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and thoroughly.
• Proactively escalate ongoing compliance gaps to the Senior Director of Compliance and Risk Management (CRM) and Operations leadership, providing clear documentation and recommendations.
• Conduct routine audits of procedures, workflows, and documentation to identify areas for improvement and reduce organizational risk.
• Lead annual audits, including Release of Information, Refusal of Treatment, and regional privacy audits, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Support American Correctional Association (ACA) and PREA accreditation activities, helping the organization maintain strong compliance standing.
• Oversee all Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) audits—including ORA, Nursing QA, Sick Call, Compelled Medication, and Mental Health audits—and ensure all requirements are met.
• Coordinate audit preparation activities, review documentation for accuracy and quality, and ensure timely submission of high-quality corrective actions.
• Review all Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Detailed Written Plans to verify effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and maintain departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they remain current and aligned with best practices.
• Assist with drafting, revising, and improving regional and unit policies and SOPs as organizational needs evolve.
• Coordinate compliance, privacy, and safety training and investigations, ensuring team members stay current on required processes and standards.
• Serve as a knowledgeable regional resource for Compliance and Risk Management (CRM) initiatives, supporting units with guidance and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support special projects, as assigned.
• Travel as needed, including overnight travel, to support audits, training, and compliance activities.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

5,000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, regulatory compliance, privacy, or auditing.
At least 1 year of experience communicating technical or complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
At least 1 year of experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and preparing summaries or reports.
At least 1 year of experience participating in or contributing to project management activities.
At least 1 year of experience maintaining accurate records, files, or compliance documentation.

Department

Regional Administration Operations

Job Type

Full Time

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.

Shift

Day

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus four years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or years of supervisory experience to equal a minimum of 8 years.