Project Specialist – Health System Affairs
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Number: 525110
Category: Professional & Executive
Posting Date: February 23, 2021
Responsibilities
Security
- This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
- Salary Negotiable
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience required. Master's degree in a related field or prior internship/fellowship experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Advanced degree may be used in lieu of years of experience.
Job Duties
1. Leads projects/initiatives utilizing project management tools, techniques, and methodologies. Responsible for various project management duties, which require thorough understanding of, and adherence to principles` of project management; may perform project tasks as required by the project plan.
2. Responsible for documenting project risks, issues, assumptions, & scope. Identify & propose project resourcing. Update stakeholders with status reports.
3. Responsible for working with Health System operations to perform current state assessment and document business case, workflows, and projected business results for strategic initiatives.
4. Responsible for performing project tasks including basic business process analysis, creation of training and change management plans, as well as other operating support activities that are required to implement major initiatives.
5. Works under the direction of the Director, Health System Initiatives to monitor budget, timeline and scope adherence of major initiatives and escalate any variances to Health System Leadership.
6. Coordinates with various departments to ensure universal applications of policy; develops and implements procedures to ensure efficiency.
7. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Facilitates meetings throughout the project planning and implementation.
8. Build, develop and grow any relationships vital to the success of the project.
9. Conduct post project reviews and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
10. Assist in development of best practices and tools for project execution and management.
11. May supervise staff in performance of duties.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Benefits
Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
- Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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