Senior Program Lead Healthcare Operations

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Preventive care covered

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a seasoned program administrator to direct operation of a key clinical or research program, exercising independent judgment and authority as required.

The role emphasizes budget development, cross-department collaboration, policy improvement, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience required; supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field.
• 7 years Experience in appropriate field.
• May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.
• 2 years In supervisory capacity and (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
• Develops and/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.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• 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 safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates training and development of staff as necessary.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
• Serves on committees as representative of assigned program as appropriate.
• May provide supervision to staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and analysis

Verbal and written communication

Budget management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration / Education / Social Science

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a seasoned program administrator to direct operation of a key clinical or research program, exercising independent judgment and authority as required.

The role emphasizes budget development, cross-department collaboration, policy improvement, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience required; supervisory experience preferred.