Program Coordinator - Data Impact & Governance

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 1.

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Data Impact & Governance team seeks a Program Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations of the enterprise Data Literacy Program. You will partner with educators, technologists, and stakeholders to expand reach and impact across UT MD Anderson, UT System, and DIR.

Ideal candidate has a Master's degree and proven experience building or growing new programs, strong executive communication, and comfort with Power BI, Excel, and independent work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in program coordination or related work.
• Experience building or growing new programs, data/AI initiatives desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and delivery of enterprise Data Literacy Program.
• Manage schedules, curricula, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support budgeting, invoices, and financial projections.
• Track metrics and outcomes aligned with business priorities.
• Support development of educational content and learning strategy.
• Facilitate online and in-person data literacy trainings.

Skills

Executive communication

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to the Data Impact & Governance department, which leads efforts to strengthen data literacy, support data-informed decision-making, and advance enterprise-wide education related to data and artificial intelligence. The Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations and delivery of the enterprise Data Literacy Program, partnering with multidisciplinary teams, educators, technologists, and stakeholders to expand program reach and impact.

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating educational initiatives, stakeholder engagement, program operations, and continuous improvement activities. The Program Coordinator will help ensure the successful delivery of learner-centered programs while supporting strategic data literacy goals across UT MD Anderson, UT System, and the Texas Department of Information Resources. The Program Coordinator contributes to program growth, operational excellence, and workforce education initiatives.

ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree and experience building or growing new programs, data and artificial intelligence initiatives, executive-level communication, workforce education and development, and program support within healthcare or technology environments. Candidates with experience using Power BI, intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, strong executive-facing program experience, and the ability to work independently after training will be highly successful in this role.

Salary Minimum $53,000 - Salary Midpoint $66,000 - Salary Maximum $79,000

Work Location: Houston, Texas Medical Center (Hybrid)

Hybrid Work Schedule - Will be onsite in the medical center at least once a week, there will be opportunities for conference travel.

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to advance data literacy, workforce education, and organizational effectiveness while supporting the mission of UT MD Anderson. The position provides exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, collaboration with institutional leaders and external partners, opportunities to contribute to strategic planning and educational program development, and a hybrid work environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Program Operations & Administration

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and delivery of the enterprise Data Literacy Program
• Manage schedules, program plans, curriculum calendars, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support financial projections, annual budget cycles, and invoice preparation activities
• Coordinate program objectives to ensure timely and high-quality delivery across all initiatives
• Track performance metrics and program outcomes aligned with business priorities

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Support iterative development of program infrastructure and educational content
• Coordinate development and curation of frameworks, engagement materials, educational materials, and training resources
• Analyze program processes and recommend operational improvements to enhance learner experience, efficiency, and impact
• Leverage rubrics and impact metrics to ensure learner-centered program objectives
• Support long-term curriculum and learning strategy planning

Training & Educational Delivery

• Facilitate online and in-person data literacy training initiatives
• Coordinate all pre-event and post-event logistics, metrics tracking, and continuous improvement activities
• Support development of lectures, posters, white papers, internal news stories, events, and communities of practice
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet the needs of multiple learner personas and delivery modalities
• Support workforce education and data literacy engagement initiatives across the institution

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Coordinate stakeholder contributions to data and artificial intelligence-focused educational content
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, subject matter experts, educators, and technologists
• Support collaboration across UT MD Anderson, UT System, and the Texas Department of Information Resources
• Facilitate engagement opportunities with external partners and vendors as assigned
• Raise awareness of program resources and learning opportunities across departments
• Support growth of a data community focused on knowledge sharing, self-service, and data reuse

Reporting & Strategic Planning

• Report program progress regularly in collaboration with departmental and divisional leadership
• Manage and support Power BI dashboard reporting activities
• Coordinate quarterly and annual team planning processes
• Monitor program metrics and key performance indicators
• Participate on institutional committees and workgroups supporting data, analytics, education, and change management initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience

• Required: 3 years Related experience, including program/project coordination experience. or
• 1 year Required experience with Master's degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Preferred: Experience building/growing new programs, data/AI (must be competent in Excel), strong executive-level communication (writing, conversations & presenting), strong executive facing program experience in healthcare or technology setting, experience with workforce education/development, self driven and proactive and can work autonomously after training/co-developing a task/process. Experience with Power BI reports, intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Hybrid Work Schedule - Will be onsite in the medical center at least once a week, there will be opportunities for conference travel. Prefer a local candidate.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183842
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No