Program Coordinator - Simmons Cancer Center

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Job Summary

Under the direction of Simmons Cancer Center Leadership will assist in the analysis, coordination and evaluation of operational programs, procedures, financial, business and quality improvement initiatives. Plans and coordinates special events, participates in conferences and meetings, and may be asked to present data and program information. Responsible for the management of certain operational expenses, processing of expense reports, capital requests, and other financial tasks related to running the oncology service line.

Experience and Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field, and at least five (5) years experience in healthcare and/or Oncology

May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.

Job Duties

• Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation 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, 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.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.