Program Coordinator, School of Public Health
 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Texas, Dallas | |
| 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Jan 29, 2025 | |
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? Why work with the O'Donnell School of Public Health at UT Southwestern? Founded in 2022, the O'Donnell School of Public Health (OSPH) upholds the wider UT Southwestern institutional mission of promoting health and a healthy society that enables the achievement of full human potential, with a deep commitment to the core values of excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. The O'Donnell School of Public Health is dedicated to advancing the nation's health through groundbreaking research and by training a new generation of leaders who can respond to emerging public health needs. We seek to enhance understanding by translating data into action and effectively communicating discoveries - creating excellence for impact. Our faculty, staff, and mentors are committed to achieving our goals by maintaining the highest standards in scholarship, service, and research. Our programs address some of society's most challenging problems by leveraging the strengths of UT Southwestern, promoting collaboration among our faculty, trainees, and the community. Through evidence-based approaches, we impact public health practice and bridge the existing health gaps that lead to disparities. In order to inform and equip a diverse and inclusive public health workforce, we offer a Master of Public Health (MPH), a MD/MPH, PhD in Public Health, and MSCI degree programs. BENEFITS
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
About Your Role The O'Donnell School of Public Health's Office of Academic Affairs is seeking an experienced PhD Program Coordinator to manage all aspects of the PhD in Public Health Program. The PhD Program Coordinator will work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and assist the PhD Program Director and concentration Directors to ensure seamless program operation. The role includes responsibilities in PhD student recruitment, admission, curriculum planning, policy updates, addressing student needs, evaluation of educational activities, guiding dissertation process, and accreditation, as well as overall PhD Program management. This position serves as the single point of contact for PhD students to aid them in admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and degree planning. Job Duties: * Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates the PhD program's operations and procedures. * Manage the recruitment process, including outreach, informational sessions, and application tracking. * Oversees the admission cycles, including candidate communication, interview coordination, and selection processes. * Updates and ensures compliance with program policies and procedures to align with institutional and accreditation standards. * Serves as the primary contact for PhD students, providing guidance on enrollment, financial aid, degree planning, and academic progress. * Supports curriculum committee meetings and assists in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational goals and accreditation requirements. * Facilitates the dissertation process, including milestones, committee formation, and defense scheduling. * Plans and coordinates special events such as orientation, seminars, and graduation ceremonies. * Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the program's goals. * Collects and analyzes data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements. * Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. * Attends conferences and reads relevant literature to stay informed about trends in public health education. * Develops and monitors the program's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. * Performs other duties as assigned. What Will Make Us Really Like You * Master's degree preferred. * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. * Familiarity with PhD program administration in a public health or academic setting. * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * Proficiency in student information systems and data management. * Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment What You'll Love About UT Southwestern UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the 10 best large employers in the United States and among the top 5 of healthcare employers, according to the America's Best Employers 2022 list compiled by Forbes. UTSW is also ranked as the top healthcare employer for diversity in the US according to the America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list compiled by Forbes and Statista; and we are the only healthcare institution listed among the top 20 employers nationally.
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