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UT Health San Antonio · 2 days ago

Program Manager

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

UT Health San Antonio is a leading healthcare institution seeking a Program Manager for the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases. The role involves managing dementia research programs, coordinating complex activities related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and ensuring compliance with regulatory processes while supporting faculty recruitment efforts.

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Responsibilities

Establishes and coordinates all aspects of DPRIT operating procedures, practices and guidelines

Identifies research and development areas that should be investigated

Supports management of DPRIT by working with key internal and external stakeholders, faculty, staff, and the principal investigator of the studies

Executes study management activities including deadlines, risk management, and fiscal operations

Assists in the negotiation of research contracts

Anticipates, manages, and escalates issues as appropriate

Develops and maintains documents for the DPRIT grant application process (pre- and post-award)

Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations and that all regulatory processes are correct and align with the policies of UTHSCSA as well as various research organizations

Maintains excellent communication with the investigative team

Provides staff training and oversight of research

Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data capture systems such as RedCap

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Dementia research managementProgram administrationGrant application managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyResearch project experienceMultitasking abilityProfessionalismCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well independently with faculty and staff with minimal supervision

Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team

Strong ethics and professionalism

Bachelor's Degree degree in a related field is required

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience is required

Preferred

Three (3+) years of progressive experience in research projects is highly preferred

Benefits

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.