Program Coordinator, Temporary – O'Donnell School of Public Health
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Number: 948974
Category: Temporary
Job Number: 948974
Category: Temporary
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Coordinator provides operational and administrative oversight for a graduate-level program offering a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree. This role partners closely with faculty, students, and institutional stakeholders to support program delivery, including course logistics and student engagement. The coordinator ensures efficient day-to-day operations through management of schedules, communications, data tracking, and program documentation, requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills consistent with administrative roles that support complex academic or research functions.
This is a full time, temporary position expected to last approximately 6–8 months and is ideal for candidates who can quickly integrate into a dynamic academic environment. The role operates in a hybrid format, combining on-site presence with remote work to support program needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced setting. This position plays a critical role in ensuring continuity and operational excellence during a defined program period.
This role is not remote- candidates would need to be available to be on site Mondays and Wednesdays.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Preferred
Master’s Degree in related field.
Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience in higher education. UME/GME experience accepted in lieu of higher education experience.
A combination of education/experience may be accepted in lieu of above requirements.
JOB DUTIES
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
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.
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.