Program Manager (Educational Affairs) (Finance)
This position organizes, manages, and implements all aspects of the Medical Student Research Office (MSRO) and is the primary point of contact for the Summer Research Program (SRP), Scholarly Concentrations, and Career Focus Tracks; as well as for the 150+ students participating over the summer for stipend, lecture, and research-related concerns.
The position also provides support to the Educator Development Office. Those operations involve regular monthly events dedicated to both faculty and resident/fellow development, alongside several concurrent longitudinal programs, all primarily focused on supporting teaching skills development. These initiatives collectively require comprehensive support in terms of event coordination, strategic marketing, meticulous data collection, and thorough analyses to ensure their successful execution.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Develops, plans and manages all activities of a school/unit program(s) or project(s). Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Oversees all aspects of the program activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures.
2. May manage/maintain annual budget, negotiate service contracts, report on progress and/or authorize expenditures.
3. Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
4. Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
5. May assist in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
6. Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
May require program-specific certifications.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of applicable experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
