Program Coordinator 2 - Optometry Clinic - (496691 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a program coordinator for the Optometry Clinic. The role involves coordinating activities to meet objectives, planning methods for implementation, reviewing records, and preparing management reports.

You will participate in budget planning, train staff on policies, interact with faculty and students, and maintain research and policy databases. Equal opportunity commitments apply; security screenings are noted.

Qualifications

• Education willingness to substitute formal experience for education as applicable.
• Ability to analyze procedures, policies and practices for improvement.
• Experience with budget planning and expenditure control within a program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities to meet specified objectives.
• Assist in planning and developing methods for program implementation.
• Review program records and reports of activities.
• Recommend modifications to methods or procedures as required.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc program reports for management.
• Assist in preparing reports, proposals, and documentation for the program.
• Participate in budget planning and control expenditures per allocations.
• Conduct formal training on program policies and procedures.
• Interact with faculty, staff and students to promote program goals.
• Develop and maintain database on research studies and policy issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Program coordination

Budget management

Staff leadership

Training & instruction

Policy analysis

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Associate degree or certification

Job description

Department: Optometry Clinic Salary: 18.32 - 20.60

Description

• 1. Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specifiedobjectives.
• 2. Participates in planning and develops methods for programimplementation and administration, coordinates program activitiesand processes.
• 3. Reviews program records and reports of activities.
• 4. Recommends modifications to methods or procedures asrequired.
• 5. Prepares recurring and ad hoc program reports for managementuse.
• 6. Assists in preparing reports, proposals, manuals, and otherdocumentation as required for the program.
• 7. Participates in budget planning and is responsible for controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations forthe program.
• 8. Conducts formal training or gives instruction regarding programpolicies and procedures.
• 9. Interacts with faculty, staff and students to promote the goalsand objectives of the program.
• 10. Develops and maintains database on research studies, policyissues, etc.
• 11. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information

• Insurance and Patient Accounts Receivables: Experience inhandling insurance claims, billing, and managing patientaccounts.
• Managing 2-5 employees: Leadership skills to effectively manage a small team.
• High-volume medical practice: Ability to work efficiently in abusy medical environment.

Standard Attachments

Candidates interested in applying for the position must submit the following documents with the application:

• Cover letter describing the manner in which your experienceapplies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History (list Employer name, dates, and last salary)
• Three work references, including current and past supervisors.NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. Referenceswill be contacted only after the interviewing process has beencompleted

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Education: Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis andinterpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainablethrough specific education and/or training programs in a specialtyor technical field. Advanced vocational or electronic skills or abasic knowledge of a professional field is required. An Associate'sdegree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty programof over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic ofthis field. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year ofdirectly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.