What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Operations position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center?
Job Title
Program Director, OperationsAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Center On Population Health & AgingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges 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 Program Director of Operations directs the administration of the grant project, including assisting the leadership team in project management and strategic planning, organizing activities related to implementing project activities, staffing and oversight in staff training, coordinating with key project leaders on the execution of the project, grant reporting, and monitoring project activities.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other: This position may require up to 10% or more travel; may require flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends; may direct and/or evaluate the work of others.
* Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten years of management, supervisory, public health, project or program implementation, grant management, or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate and/or master’s degree in an applicable field with an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of work in the field of public health and/or substance abuse
Familiarity with and experience in educational or clinical settings
Prior grant project coordination experience
Project management certification preferred
Prior experience in program implementation and evaluation including data collection, analysis, and report writing
Prior research and/or practice in prevention sciences, health promotion, and/or substance abuse
Experience working in and coordinating activities across multiple sectors (school, health, social services)
Experience in managing grants, preferably large-scale projects
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to integrate workflow software (i.e., Wrike or Monday) in project management
Knowledge of budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting requirements for grant-funded
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications projects
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulatory standards
Ability to identify potential risks and challenges related to the project and develop mitigation strategies
Ability to proactively address issues that could impact the project timeline, budget, or outcomes
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of decision-makers, including governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and funders
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Program Direction, Supervision and Strategic Planning: Provides leadership and manages overall operations of the program. Works with Co-PIs to develop program strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies. Develops and monitors team procedures for the TOPS program. Directs and supervises assigned program staff. Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure all team members are on track to meet project goals. Lead and oversee all aspects of the public health grant project, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with grant goals, objectives, and timelines.
Program Evaluation and Reporting: Assists Co-PIs in developing the program’s evaluation plan, including identifying evaluation metrics. Oversees evaluation of program procedures and performance reports, ensuring program objectives are met. Tracks and monitors evaluation metrics for compliance, reporting, and continuous quality improvement. Analyze program statistics for reporting, tracking progress, and making adjustments to programs. Maintains program activity records and provides monthly progress reports. Oversees program-level reporting. Conduct regular reviews of project processes to ensure quality and efficiency. Maintain compliance with all reporting, auditing, and evaluation requirements as set forth by the funding agency.
Financial Oversight: Develops, oversees, and approves program budgets. Monitors program accounts and expenditures. Works with center research administrators to ensure financial compliance with TAMU procurement and disbursement guidelines. Provides financial reports to Co-PIs, as requested.
Why Texas A&M University ?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
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