Program Manager, Dean of Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Program Manager responsible for personnel, operational and financial management of assigned program(s) to ensure delivery of competent, compassionate and efficient clinical care, promotion of research and clinical education.

You will oversee budgets and supervise staff, lead cross‑department collaborations, coordinate programs with internal and external sources, and assist in grant writing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in program management.
• Advanced degree in a basic science field and experience in the study of the biology of aging.
• Grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises all business and administrative activities relating to program operations and budget.
• Provides leadership for the program and promotes teamwork.
• Liaises between institutional departments and local groups to assess need and develop project plans and budgets.
• Leads and participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to develop an integrated system of care.
• Coordinates joint operations for the program with internal and external sources and establishes collaborative programs.
• Identifies funding sources for the program and monitors budgets to ensure cost-effective services.
• Evaluates services to maintain contract compliance and reviews contracts for renewal.
• Recommends hiring and termination of supervised employees.
• Facilitates development of goals, performance standards, and objectives of the program.
• Works with campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Identifies and evaluates the need for new equipment and services; initiates implementation plans.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• May assist in grant writing.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication and organization

Facilitating meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years in program management

Advanced degree in basic science field

Job description

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in program management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a basic science field and experience in the study of the biology of aging
• Grant writing experience

Job Description

The Program Manager is accountable for the personnel, operational and financial management of assigned program(s) to ensure the delivery of competent, compassionate and efficient clinical care, promotion of research and clinical education.

Job Duties

• Oversees and supervises all business and administrative activities relating to program operations and budget.
• Provides leadership for the program and promotes teamwork.
• Serves as a liaison between institutional departments and local area groups to assess need and develop project plans and budgets.
• Leads/participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to develop and enhance an integrated system of care, as appropriate.
• Coordinates all joint operations for the program with both internal and external sources. Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Assists in identifying potential funding sources for the program, and prepares/monitors budgets to ensure services are provided in a cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates services to maintain compliance with contracts.
• Reviews existing contracts for renewal.
• Recommends hiring and termination of all supervised employees.
• Facilitates development of goals, performance standards, and objectives of the program.
• Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating the need for new equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas of the program. Initiates implementation plans for new projects and services within the program.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• May assist in grant writing.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• Strong Communication and organization skills
• Experience facilitating meetings

Salary Range

$72,000 - $93,700; Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0342 - Research Building 6

Job

Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular

Shift

Standard

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 3:43:57 PM