Program Coordinator, Hematology Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Executive Assistant to the Director of Clinical Research for the Division of Hematology and Oncology within the Department of Internal Medicine. The role coordinates operations, facilitates collaboration across departments, and supports research initiatives and program activities.

Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of relevant experience; additional years welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years Experience in appropriate field or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating administrative, operational, and programmatic activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities.
• Plans and coordinates special events and participates in conferences.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of developments related to program.
• May provide supervision to staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 number 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

Works under minimal supervision to coordinate and manage the administrative, operational, and programmatic activities that support the Director of Clinical Research for the Division of Hematology and Oncology within the Department of Internal Medicine, as well as the Associate Director of Clinical Research for the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. Serves as the Executive Assistant responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating research initiatives, facilitating collaboration across departments and centers, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the efficient execution of research administration and strategic program activities.

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.

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.