Program Manager – Interprofessional Simulation Applications

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager – Interprofessional Simulation Applications, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities. This includes advising implementation of small-scale and large-scale interprofessional simulations (e.g., in-person, virtual reality, etc.) across the interprofessional education curriculum to develop competency-based learning opportunities for health professions learners (students, faculty, staff, community partners, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of working in higher education, particularly in health professions education, interprofessional education, or related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and/or related word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or professional degree in health-related field.
• Health professions or interprofessional education experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing activities for small- and/or large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Experience in developing competency-based learning opportunities for health professions learners (students, faculty, staff, community partners, etc.).
• Experience in managing/monitoring departmental budgets and contracts.
• Experience developing strategic plans and goals for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Experience working on teams to ensure tasks are distributed effectively and appropriately to manage workload and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages day-to-day activities for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Develops procedures and implements logistics for the administration of small-scale and large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Assists with monitoring IPER budget and related contracts for interprofessional simulations and equipment to ensure overarching program budget is maintained.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Works to ensure vertical integration with foundational and advanced IPE curriculum.
• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.
• Research, develop, and prepare presentations with internal and external stakeholders and local and regional conferences.
• Liaises/meets with internal and external stakeholders to promote excellence in program delivery and to ensure communication between partners.
• Works with other team members to ensure tasks are distributed across the IPER team and appropriately across stakeholders to manage workload.
• Assists with other program workgroups as needed.
• Engages students directly for operational coordination.
• Develops and conducts programs for students, faculty, staff, and community volunteers including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Serves in an advisory capacity for certain initiatives.
• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings.
• Collaborates with teams of colleagues and stakeholders to ensure tasks are distributed effectively and appropriately to manage workload and meet goals.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level