Program Manager - Graduate School Of Biomedical Sciences

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.
We are hiring immediately for a Program Manager to join the MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston, TX 77030. Ideal candidate for this role will have prior experience with grant administration, familiarity with NIH policies/regulations, and financial management. Past research experience is preferred but not required, and MS level and PhD level candidates are welcome. Excellent communication skills and prior experience in higher education is preferred.
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 Summary:
Develops, plans and manages all activities of a school/unit program(s) or project(s). Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program.
The Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences (CCTS) TL1 Training Program in translational science supports a total of 11 predoctoral students and 4 postdoctoral trainees. The Program Manager oversees administrative functions of the training grant, as well as trainee appointments and development.
Position Key Accountabilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the program activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures.
• May manage/maintain annual budget, negotiate service contracts, report on progress and/or authorize expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
• May assist in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• 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.
• May manage 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.
• Responsible for promoting the program to faculty and prospective students, assisting prospective students to apply to the program, oversee the appointment process for students selected to participate in the program, tracking their academic progress and cataloging available courses to meet academic core competencies.
• Responsible for the coordination of all CCTS TL1 program activities including monthly student seminars, outreach events and related activities.
• Manage program budgets including monthly reconciliation of expenses and preparation of annual financial status reports.
• Assist with the preparation of required reports, including annual progress reports.
• Coordinate activities with the CCTS central office and various administrative and student support units of UTHealth and MD Anderson.
• Request and process trainee travel
• Attend meetings as necessary to carry out these needs and informs internal personnel of pertinent information

Certification/Skills:

• May require program-specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

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

Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) 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.