Program Director

Job Title

Program Director

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Healthy South Texas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M Health Science Center is looking for a Program Director to serve as a member of the Global Health team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate, specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place

Job Description Summary

The Program Director, under general direction of the Associate Director for Global Health (ADGH) will administer assigned programs, planning tasks, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

-Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Ten years of related experience..

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Preferred Experience:

More than 5 years of experience in a School of Public Health or health department, in an academic environment. 

5-10 years of experience with TAMHSC budget, administration, policies and management of personnel - including grants and contacts.

Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of public health programs, Proven ability to deal with sub-recipients of HSC related grants and contracts

Basic accounting skills related to management of grants and ability to work with finance to track the implementation of projects of high value to HSC.  Able to lead meetings and keep initiatives of management on track.

Proficiency in basic writing and organizing of reports (monthly and end of year) to sponsors.  Ability to manage excel files for accounting purposes in order to communicate with finance.

Excellent client management of subrecipients

Ability as leading work groups

Ability to work with professors and administrators

Thorough knowledge of TAMU policies on grant management and financial responsibility using public finances

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Evaluation

-Develops program strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

-Evaluates program procedures and performance reports, meets and maintains contact with regional sub-directors of global and South Texas programs.

-Directs and supervises program staff.

Program Funding and Budget

-Identifies and secures program funding and expansion resources to include necessary work with budget and management authorities with partner hospitals, offices, and programs.

-Works with regional offices and partners to develops, monitor, and approves program budgets.

Reporting

-Analyzes program statistics for reporting, tracking progress, and making adjustments to programs as needed.

- Maintains program activity records and provides monthly progress reports to our implementing partners.

-Ensures program objectives are met and documented within a monthly report to the ADGH

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.