Senior Program Manager - Pediatrics Administration

　　Location: Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas

　　Category: Professional/Managerial

　　McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

　　Requisition #: 2400002W

　　What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

　　The Department of Pediatrics and the School of Public Health are jointly collaborating on an NIH grant to create a hospital and community based violence intervention program. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination of grant activities, managing reports, budgets, and overall success of the program. The Senior Program Manager develops, plans and manages all activities of a school/unit program(s) or project(s). Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program.

　　Our team is a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and clinicians dedicated to reducing firearm violence through community based collaborations. We are dedicated to the promotion of team based approached that will work to investigate best practices and evaluate the interventions in a community informed manner.

　　Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

　　100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

　　Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

　　The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

　　Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

　　Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

　　We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

　　Free financial and legal counseling

　　Free mental health counseling services

　　Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

　　Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

　　Resources for child and elder care

　　Plus many more!

　　Position Location:

　　UTHealth Houston, Pediatrics Administration (Texas Medical Center)

　　6431 Fannin Street , Houston, TX 77030

　　Schedule: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

　　Position Key Accountabilities:

　　Oversees all aspects of the program/project activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Provides direction and guidance to department personnel.

　　Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies and procedures.

　　Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations and standards. Oversees inspections and/or reviews and ensures the appropriate personnel have the proper credentials and licensing needed.

　　Manages/maintains annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and/or authorizes expenditures.

　　Provides guidance to upper management and keeps them informed of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.

　　Manages partnerships with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.

　　Prepares progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. May work closely with Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.

　　Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.

　　Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program, which may include printed materials, web site content and/or department newsletters.

　　Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.

　　Manages Human Resources activities for direct report in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Certification/Skills:

　　May require program-specific certifications.

　　Minimum Education:

　　Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

　　Minimum Experience:

　　Seven (7) years of applicable experience.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

　　Security Sensitive:

　　This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

　　Residency Requirement:

　　Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

　　If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!

　　University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

　　Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

　　UTHealth Benefits

　　UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.

　　https://www.uth.edu/benefits/

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

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　　In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.

　　Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.