Senior Program Coordinator, Medical Scientist Training Program

Job Description - Senior Program Coordinator, Medical Scientist Training Program (956134)

Job Description

Senior Program Coordinator, Medical Scientist Training Program - ( 956134 )

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
The UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is recruiting a full-time Senior Program Coordinator for the Perot Family Scholars Medical Scientist Training Program. The program’s mission is to train physician–scientists who lead innovative research programs, translate discovery to patient care, and shape the future of medicine through scientific leadership. Students in the program obtain dual M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. To support the continued growth of the program, we are recruiting a senior program coordinator to join the program leadership team, which consists of a faculty director, two co-directors, and multiple other supporting roles within the Graduate School.
This role will manage student progression through the dual-degree program, engage with leadership to implement new program initiatives, work collaboratively with other Graduate School staff to meet program objectives, and liaise with leaders and staff of other University departments. Specific day-to-day tasks include managing student enrollment, developing student outcomes tracking system, financial oversight of the program budget, management of NIH T32 award including drafting annual reports and renewal applications, coordinating/hosting program seminars and meetings, developing program recruitment materials, and engaging with prospective applicants.

Candidates with prior experience with MSTP, NIH T32 grants, and familiarity with both clinical and basic science research environments will be given strong consideration.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter who can design and implement new program initiatives. They will be able to represent the program nationally at recruitment and networking events and institutionally to executive leadership. They will be strong team-players who can work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and students to achieve program goals. They will demonstrate ability to effectively manage & prioritize multiple priorities at the same time.

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

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years In supervisory capacity and

JOB DUTIES

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…