Program Coordinator, Simmons Cancer Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY This job works under minimal supervision to direct operation of program or project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. The Simmmons Cancer Center is hiring a Program Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to provide oversity of Multi-Site Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) throughout open to enrollment process: 1. Pre-Study Activities 2. Protocol Review & Monitoring Committee (PRMC); Review new study packet and PRMC forms for completeness; Submit all study documents to Regulatory 3. Performance Site Review (PSR) Form Submission & Approval 4. Budget Approval/Finalization 5. Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) - Review funding source contract for potential issues before submission into eAgreements 6. Study Updates (Time to Activation) 7. Study Activation 8. Sub-Site Management Primary job focus will be on managing all steps to study time to activation, preparing and negotiating budgets for multi-site trials. Additionally, the candiate will submit request for coverage analysis and confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDA), assist as needed with FDA IND or IDE applications, determine and resolve factors that are delaying study time to activation and provide updates to Principal Investigator of the study as well as the Clinical Research Manager. Other duties include the ability to prepare, disseminate and finalize sub-site budgets. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field Experience 5 years Experience in appropriate field or May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education. JOB DUTIES Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and 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, and 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. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement 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. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!