Section Coordinator

Texas Tech University•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Section Coordinator serves as the administrative arm for Public Health Education, Interprofessional Education, Dental Research, and Service Learning for the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine. The role coordinates and supports departmental functions, programs, projects, staff, and operational procedures under general supervision, with performance evaluated based on results. The position may supervise program staff, volunteers, and/or students. The coordinator provides administrative support for departmental meetings and events, including scheduling, room reservations, facilities and audiovisual work orders, and catering arrangements. They provide primary administrative support to Public Health Education and Research by organizing documents and filing systems, handling incoming communications and requests, coordinating travel, maintaining electronic calendars, and assisting faculty, staff, and students. The role also manages departmental purchasing and supply tracking in accordance with institutional policies. The position assists with events such as Community Health Fairs, Pediatric Clinic Events, Interprofessional Education events, Community Immersion, the Community Practicum Program, and DSARP presentations. It also supports and maintains the Public Health Education webpage and provides administrative support to the Dental Public Health 100-Hour Club service-learning committee and its portal. The position is required to be performed onsite at Texas Tech Health El Paso; remote and hybrid work are not available. Applicants who require employment visa sponsorship are not being considered. The employee must maintain required licensure, certifications, compliance, and training, follow applicable institutional policies, and consistently demonstrate and promote the institution’s stated values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience, or a combination of education and/or related experience totaling six years.
Effective spoken and written English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in student engagement and/or research is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise functions and operational procedures for assigned programs or departmental projects.
Provide administrative support for departmental meetings and events, including scheduling, room reservations, facilities and audiovisual work orders, and catering arrangements.
Provide administrative support for Public Health Education and Research, including organizing documents, maintaining filing systems and electronic calendars, handling communications and requests, coordinating travel, and providing customer service to faculty, staff, and students.
Serve as the designated shopper for the Dental Public Health Department; order and track supplies and equipment in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
Assist with coordinating Community Health Fairs, Pediatric Clinic Events, Interprofessional Education events, Community Immersion, the Community Practicum Program, DSARP presentations, and other events as assigned.
Maintain the Public Health Education webpage by uploading information, pictures, and reports; monitoring accuracy; editing content; and completing related tasks.
Support the Dental Public Health 100-Hour Club service-learning committee by responding to student inquiries, reviewing service hours, exporting service reports, and handling related portal tasks.
Remain current with required licensure, certifications, compliance, and training.
Follow applicable institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
Demonstrate the institution’s stated values and promote them among staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May supervise program staff, volunteers, and/or students.