Project Coordinator (Dental Public Health)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, responsible for coordinating the completion of the project life-cycle, including preparing and maintaining project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

General business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process.
Solid organizational skills, including coordination, multi-tasking and time management.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of common Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS-Project, Outlook, etc.).
Strong focus on quality assurance with attention to detail and ability to apply protocols.
Ability to work independently to collect, research and organize data.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Team-management and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
Will accept experience (4 additional years) with High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) software.
Experience working with grants.

Responsibilities

Ensures projects run smoothly by overseeing a workflow, scheduling assignments, evaluating the course of the project and reporting its status to the management and stakeholders.
Creates project plans and timelines to ensure adherence to established guidelines and ensures projects are administered according to protocol.
Coordinates and organizes project activities to include training, data management, statistical analysis and budget preparation.
Tracks progress, identifies and resolves obstacles.
Oversees fiscal reporting to include monitoring expenditures and preparing financial reports.
Provides status updates on the progress of the project.
Ensures effective preparation and delivery of all project events, meetings and production of all necessary documentation.
Serves as the project liaison between the various departments and stakeholders.
Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.