UT Southwestern Medical Center · 11 hours ago
Program Coordinator, Simmons Cancer Center, Community Outreach
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for the Simmons Cancer Center's Community Outreach Division. This role focuses on enhancing communication between the cancer center and the Dallas Fort Worth community, ensuring that outreach strategies are responsive to community needs and monitoring relevant policy developments.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field
5 years Experience in appropriate field or May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree In public health, social sciences, communications, public policy, or related field (Master's preferred)
2+ years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, coalition building, or health advocacy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage stakeholders from a variety of communities
Familiarity with cancer-related policy and health equity principles is a plus
Experience with coalition building and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of cancer prevention, screening, and clinical trial access
Demonstrated ability to monitor, interpret, and communicate policy developments relevant to cancer risk factors, cancer care, and research
Bilingual
Proficient in Canva or design tools
Benefits
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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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