Program Coordinator

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Preventive care at no cost

Paid Time Off (PTO)

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a seasoned program administrator to direct operation of a program or project with independent judgment. The role emphasizes budget development, stakeholder coordination, and ongoing program evaluation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in appropriate field or more; may count additional years of experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to read, write, analyze data, and develop plans and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsibility for development, maintenance, and tracking of program accounts/budgets.
• Ability to review, recommend, develop, and implement policies related to the program.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
• Develops or oversees development of budget for program.
• Cultivates and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and others involved with the program.
• Establishes program goals and directs evaluation and quality control activities; sets schedules and standards.
• Plans and coordinates special events; participates in conferences; presents data.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of internal controls ensuring assets are safeguarded and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to the program.
• May supervise staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget planning

Communication

Program analysis

Staff supervision

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This job works under minimal supervision to direct operation of program or project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field

Experience

5 years Experience in appropriate field or
May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.

JOB DUTIES

• Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
• Develops or oversees development of budget for program.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from program.
• Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
• May provide supervision to staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to read, write, analyze data, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate resources to accomplish goals.
• Work requires good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work requires responsibility for development, maintenance, and tracking of program accounts/budgets.
• Work requires responsibility for review, recommendation, development, and implementation of policies related to program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Hospital Setting
• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.