Coordinator I Educational Programs - Pediatric Dentistry - School of Dentistry
About The Position
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is seeking a Coordinator I, Educational Programs to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry in an academic and clinical environment. The position coordinates and administers educational programs supporting dental students, residents, faculty, and departmental operations. Duties include managing graduate program and Professional Observer Program applications; coordinating faculty and trainee credentialing across the School of Dentistry and affiliated hospital systems; organizing departmental travel, meetings, and official events; and supporting daily departmental activities. The Coordinator supports course administration by assisting with syllabi, Canvas course management, exam proctoring, grade submissions, and responses to student and resident inquiries. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a high volume of clerical and operational work to support the effective functioning of the department's academic and clinical programs. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. The position is security-sensitive.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement in substitution for the required education.
- At least one year of experience in an educational setting.
- Permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
- Meet the security-sensitive position requirements, including the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure when applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in classroom teaching.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and its daily operations.
- Manage applications for the graduate program and Professional Observer Program.
- Coordinate faculty and trainee credentialing processes across the School of Dentistry and affiliated hospital systems.
- Organize departmental travel, meetings, and official events.
- Assist faculty with course administration, including syllabus preparation, Canvas course management, exam proctoring, grade submissions, and responses to student and resident inquiries.
- Assist with coordination of health education programs to support achievement of program goals and objectives.
- Conduct surveys and gather and analyze health data to assist faculty with curriculum and audiovisual instructional materials.
- Assist course coordinators with classroom teaching assignments, syllabus preparation, evaluation of classroom presentations, behavioral objectives, and keeping course outlines and lesson plans current.
- Organize and coordinate teaching laboratory materials and maintain an inventory of equipment and teaching aids.
- Order and maintain educational materials and equipment, and maintain the Health Education Library and its audiovisual instructional resources.
- Within a clinical setting, support recommendations and implementation of policies and procedures to improve students' practical clinical experience.
- Within a research setting, direct a lecture format and laboratory.
- Recommend development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve medical care, planning, scheduling, and training of students and residents.
- Maintain and assist faculty with updates to course-related websites.
- Obtain examination proctors, proctor exams, assemble examinations, prepare slide carousels, post grades, maintain grade rosters, and assist students and faculty with course questions.
- Train and assist faculty, residents, and other personnel in using the slide scanner and other teaching equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
- Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
