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UT Health Senior Program Manager - School of Public Health - Dallas, TX in Dallas, Texas
Senior Program Manager - School of Public Health - Dallas, TX
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Category: Professional/Managerial
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Requisition #: 240001WS
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.
We are looking for a Full-Time Senior Program Manager to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Dallas, TX. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a program of research to improve outcomes for cancer survivorship care. The Senior Program Manager will support the research program infrastructure develop and nurture partnerships, and execute strategic priorities. This is a hybrid position.
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:
The senior program manager will be responsible for managing a research program to improve outcomes for cancer survivorship care. The senior program manager will support the research program infrastructure, develop and nurture partnerships, and execute strategic priorities. This position functions in a leadership capacity in the research program.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Oversees all aspects of research program activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors progress. Provides direction and guidance to department personnel.
Provides day-to-day management and scientific direction of research studies of considerable scope and complexity.
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies and procedures.
Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations, and standards.
Manages/maintains annual budget, negotiates service contracts, progress reports, and/or authorizes expenditures.
Guide upper management, keep them informed of key activities, and make periodic progress reports.
Prepares progress reports and grant proposals to private foundations and governmental agencies. Works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
Works closely with Investigators on strategic planning and overall direction of the research program. Identifies funding and collaboration opportunities, provides progress reports on research program activities, and tracks progress toward achieving milestones.
Interacts with state, federal, and private agency representatives regarding proposals and funded projects.
Communicate with the community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports regarding recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- May require program-specific certifications.
Preferred:
- Experience with research management and implementation. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. A high degree of professionalism and strong organizational skills are required.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
- Seven (7) years of applicable experience.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in public health or health administration-related field preferred.
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 § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
https://www.uth.edu/benefits/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.