Diabetes Education Program Manager

Texas A&M University System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in McAllen, TX invites applications for the Diabetes Education Program Manager. The role leads DEP activities across Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties, working with leadership to advance health education and outreach.

The Program Manager will oversee program operations, staff supervision, data collection, and collaboration with community partners to meet ADA standards and improve participant outcomes in the Rio Grande Valley.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health education programs in community settings.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple counties and partners.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Diabetes Education Program activities across the 4-county Rio Grande Valley service area.
• Oversee clinical DEP operations including inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain close communications with the Director on program status, data, and issues.
• Attend planning meetings with Director on program development, budget, and goals.
• Develop and monitor program goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
• Supervise DEP staff and student interns, ensuring quality care and outreach.
• Develop partnerships with community stakeholders and coordinate marketing/outreach.
• Ensure ADA standards and program recognition are maintained across regions.

Skills

Program management

Community outreach

Health education

Leadership

Education

Public health degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Diabetes Education Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

TAMHSC McAllen Campus

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

McAllen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Program Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating all program activities of the Diabetes Education Program (DEP). The Program Manager will work closely with leadership to ensure efficient and effective health education and outreach in the 4-county service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties). This position will be primarily located at the main Texas A&M Health - Rio Grande Valley office in McAllen, TX.

What you need to know

Schedule:

This position may occasionally require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Travel:

This position may require up to 30 % or more of travel throughout the 4-county service area (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties) and occasional (as needed/required) overnight travel to Corpus Christi and/or College Station, TX for training, meetings, etc.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and Administrative Duties

• Manage day-to-day Diabetes Education Program (DEP) activities throughout the 4-county service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties).
• Operates and manages the clinical side of DEP, which includes overseeing inventory and requisition of necessary medical program supplies, medications, equipment, etc.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Director and keeps well informed of all DEP activities, changes, issues, data collection/analysis, and/or concerns.
• Attend meetings with Director to discuss planning, program review, program development, grant acquisition, budget evaluation, and program effectiveness.
• Assists in developing short/long term goals, objectives and strategic planning.
• Assists in the development of special reports and/or information requested by the Director.
• Supervises and provides directions to program staff and other clinicians to include student assistants/interns. Maintains a regular and consistent meeting schedule with the entire DEP staff to ensure quality and outstanding care and service to our participants and community partners/stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners/stakeholders and DEP participants which includes marketing/outreach activities and attending seminars, conferences, training, etc.
• Evaluates the content, teaching methods, and performance of all program educators and assistants.
• Oversees and manages all program data collection, analysis and evaluation to support program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Travels to various locations within the service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties) for program activities in a personal or University vehicle. Occasional travel to Corpus Christi and/or College Station, TX for training, meetings, etc.
• Manages the social media/marketing activity for DEP.
• Stays well versed in new trends of evidence-based practice in diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
• Works closely with other staff to ensure the diabetes education program meets the American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards and program recognition is maintained within the field and at the community and state levels.
• Works closely with Coastal Bend Regional DEP leadership, county public health officials, and other staff as appropriate for best practice and curriculum adjustments, etc.
• Develops educational program material, learning resources, and evaluation tools for specific educational clinical interventions.

Program Functions

• The Program Manager will be the lead clinician at Texas A&M Health - Rio Grande Valley and will oversee and manage all programmatic functions to include daily operations, evaluation, development, and implementation of health education programs throughout a 4-county service area (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties).
• Schedules and conducts health and nutrition education classes, including diabetes self-management care and education.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to our participants and community partners/stakeholders.
• Maintains and monitors participant records, assesses health care needs, and provides participant health education.
• Completes health screenings fo