Lead Coordinator, Program Management

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Lead Coordinator, Program Management to oversee the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences program operations in a hybrid Houston setting. The role provides administrative leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing programs, supporting accreditation and academic excellence.

Responsibilities include advising faculty and students, coordinating admissions and onboarding, managing budgets, and coordinating recruitment events locally, regionally, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of related work experience accepted in lieu.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations and curricular activities for the graduate program.
• Advises faculty on academic requirements and provides coaching on professionalism and mentorship.
• Advises graduate students and faculty, ensuring GSBS and program policies are followed.
• Collects and analyzes outcome data and prepares reports.

Skills

Two years of relevant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Lead Coordinator, Program Management

Division: Graduate School of Biomedical Science

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,052 - $74,500

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Lead Coordinator, Program Management. This role manages all aspects of the graduate program by providing administrative leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing programs. This role also provides administrative leadership and academic support in the attainment of accreditation and recognition of academic excellence.

Job Duties

• Manages day-to-day operations and curricular activities for graduate program, including monitoring degree plan compliance and student progress to degree, drafts academic remediation plans, develops and ensures compliance with individual academic plans and transitions for individual students.
• Advises faculty on academic requirements and provides coaching and guidance on professionalism, communication and mentor-mentee relationships.
• Advises graduate students and faculty, and ensures compliance with the policies of the GSBS and the Graduate Program.
• Represents graduate programs on GSBS and College committees.
• Collects and analyzes outcome data and prepares reports.
• Participates in and provides recommendations for maintenance of accreditation.
• Advises potential applicants on BCM academic programs and application procedures.
• Organizes committee review of applications, provide input into applicant selection, develops program and manages recruitment events directing the efforts of faculty and students.
• Represents GSBS and graduate programs at recruitment events locally, regionally and nationally.
• Provides individual counselling to graduate students regarding academic, professional and personal matters.
• Identifies students in distress and works with student and GSBS team to develop and implement personalized plans.
• Develops and manages all onboarding events for incoming students ensuring students successfully make the academic and social transition to graduate school and integration in the BCM research community.
• Advises faculty on administrative matters, prepares and manages program budget, independently researches academic and administrative issues, and presents options to program directors.
• Assists the GSBS Admissions Office with the processing of applications, student onboarding, orientation-related tasks, and evaluation of admissions-related data.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; four years of relevant work experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience in an academic institution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with commitment to excellence in individual and team performance.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and efficiency, with strong attention to detail.
• Administrative expertise in higher education setting.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and handle multiple projects at once.
• Strong work ethic, with ability to work collaboratively and productively with institutional and external programs, partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement to solve problems with diplomacy and discretion, including management of issues with a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Ability to maintain and foster professionalism and respect in all interactions with Baylor community members (including executive leadership, faculty, students, staff, and other trainees) and external individuals and teams.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.