What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coordinator - Neurosurgery position at Houston Methodist?
At Houston Methodist, the Academic Coordinator position is responsible for providing a wide variety of highly skilled technical and staff support services in departments which span across clinical, research, and academic settings. This position will function with relative independence and independent judgment. The Academic Coordinator position may schedule appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements. This position may also be responsible for assisting with maintaining financial records and facilitating communication between departments. Related duties for the Academic Coordinator position involve meeting/event preparation including formulating reports and data for presentation for a variety of audiences in support of department initiatives.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Assists with the coordination of activities for international patients at Houston Methodist under little supervision which may include assistance with hotels, ground transportation, and medical appointments within and outside immediate physician practice.
- Contacts speakers and presenters, identified by physician, to solicit participation in monthly continuing education sessions throughout the year. Plans and books speakers for professional meetings, assisting with travel arrangements.
- Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates Grand Rounds for department which may include travel arrangements, processes reimbursements and honorariums, establishing dates, finding conference rooms, handouts, catering, communications to speakers and participants, posters, developing itinerary with Physician and speakers.
- Designs PowerPoint presentations with data manipulation. Develops charts to represent advanced technical data. Prepares, with management review and approval, computer-generated slides and/or hand-outs, presentation materials and posters per Houston Methodist standards.
- Prepares and researches grant applications, manuscripts, and proposals while using appropriate software. Gathers research data from individuals participating in the grant proposals and conducts literature searches relating to the grant submission. Manages timelines for submitting the grant proposals and ensures proposals are submitted on time.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs basic data monitoring/maintenance for the department with minimal supervision. Maintains a file or database system for routine reports and relevant data sources.
- Ensures quality and timely execution of deliverables. Coordinates multiple deadlines including but not limited to reports and presentations. Utilizes technology resources to conduct research for assigned tasks. Participates in performance improvement activities to support department/entity goals.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies funding sources and obtains funding for sessions. May have budget responsibility for reconciling the budget and developing reports related to the Grand Rounds.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
- Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and activities. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments.
- Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience in an academic, healthcare, or research setting
