Coordinator I Educational Programs - School of Dentistry
About The Position
UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring a Coordinator I, Educational Programs, to coordinate and administer educational programs. The role focuses on orientation and admissions and includes helping students and prospective students understand program offerings, assisting a program director, distributing program information, taking meeting minutes, and arranging and coordinating admissions and student events. It is described as an administrative role that is often clerical. The position supports health education programs, course coordination, classroom and laboratory instruction, educational materials and equipment, student examinations and records, and course-related websites. It may also support clinical or research settings through student training, policy and procedure recommendations, and improvements to the student clinical experience. 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 place of the required education.
- At least 1 year of experience in an educational setting.
- Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
- Must be able to meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in classroom teaching.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating health education programs to support achievement of program goals and objectives.
- Conduct surveys and gather and analyze health data to assist faculty in preparing curricula and audiovisual instructional materials.
- Assist course coordinators with classroom teaching assignments, course syllabi, 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 course-related websites and assist faculty with updates.
- Obtain examination proctors and 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 use of the slide scanner and other teaching equipment.
- Help students and prospective students understand department offerings, assist a program director, distribute information about programs, take meeting minutes, and arrange and coordinate admissions and student events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
- Longevity pay through monthly 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.
