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 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.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education or related field and at least seven years of experience at a university or academic medical center.

About the Role

The O’Donnell School of Public Health’s Office of Student Affairs is seeking an experienced Student Affairs Program Coordinator.  The Program Coordinator will assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Education program functions will include support of the OSPH student recruitment, curriculum committee, curriculum development activities, evaluation of educational activities, and accreditation. This position serves as the single point of contact for master’s and doctoral students to aid them in admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and degree planning.

Job Duties:

·        Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures. 

·        Develops and/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. 

·        Familiarity with full-cycle graduate admissions processes.  

·        Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. 

·        Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities. 

·        Plans and coordinates special events and participates in conferences; presents data and program information. 

·        Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safe-guarded, and financial information is reliable. 

·        Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

·        Coordinates training and development of staff as necessary. 

·        Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program. 

·        Serves on committees as representative of assigned program as appropriate. 

·        May provide supervision to staff members. 

·        Performs other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Skills:

·        Master’s degree preferred

·        Experience in educational programs in schools of public health or higher education

·        Project management experience

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.

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.