Program Coordinator, Human Nutrition

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists coordination of physician-scientist (PSTP) programming, communications, and trainee support initiatives; oversees Medical Scientist Training Program (MDSTP)-related activities including grant coordination; drives engagement through structured events, feedback integration, and strategic communications; and promotes program impact through digital platforms. This position functions within a hybrid work model, including one designated remote workday per week, aligned with business and operational priorities.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
• Develops 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.
• Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
• May provide supervision to staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Organizes and coordinates a monthly work-in-progress series and educational series for physician-scientists
• Organizes and coordinates in-person group activities throughout the year
• Communicates with departmental research leadership to maintain institution-wide contact sheet
• Develops and publishes monthly OPSD newsletter
• Develops and solicits feedback from trainees on OPSD activities
• Develops ideas for future programming based on the needs and feedback of trainees
• Serve as program coordinator for MDSTP trainees
• Prepares, coordinates, and submits grants in coordination with MDSTP trainees
• Promotes physician scientist activities/accomplishments through social media platforms.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees