Graduate Programs Coordinator - Hybrid/Remote

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day1

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

PTO accrual

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Program Coordinator to support two graduate programs, handling high-level administration and ensuring effective operations. The role partners with program directors, faculty, students, and staff to foster academic excellence, coordinate events, and manage communications.

Experience coordinating academic or research programs and strong policy compliance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating academic, research, or educational programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience organizing events.
• Experience supporting communications initiatives.
• Background in program administration and relationship management.
• Knowledge of institutional policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and students regarding program policies, procedures, activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between the GSBS Dean's Office and assigned graduate programs.
• Advise Program Directors on administrative and operational aspects of program leadership.
• Assist Program Directors with planning and implementing changes related to academic policies.
• Support program assessment activities, including program reviews and evaluation initiatives.
• Develop surveys to assess program activities, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Schedule faculty meetings, steering committee meetings, director-student meetings, and other standing committee meetings.
• Develop meeting agendas and record meeting minutes for program leadership and committees.
• Coordinate faculty membership application processes and related documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update program desk manuals and contact information for faculty, students, and alumni.

Skills

Program administration

Relationship management

Policy compliance

Event planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences seeks a Program Coordinator to support two graduate programs, handling high-level administration and ensuring effective operations. The role partners with program directors, faculty, students, and staff to foster academic excellence, coordinate events, and manage communications.

Experience coordinating academic or research programs and strong policy compliance are preferred.