UT Southwestern Medical Center
Program Coordinator, Simmons Cancer Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Program Coordinator, Simmons Cancer Center
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 Join UT Southwestern as a Program Coordinator at the Simmons Cancer Center. The primary role of the Program Coordinator is to provide oversight of research study lifecycles. This includes reviewing and drafting study budgets, negotiating budgets, reviewing, and providing input on the Clinical Trials Coverage Analysis, updating and reporting cancer‑related clinical trial data in two mandatory federal systems, working closely with Clinical Research Services (CRS) to complete study‑specific tasks to facilitate study activation as well as all of the above tasks when they pertain to study modifications. In addition, program coordinators provide ancillary services such as assisting in the development of policies and procedures for teams in CRS, and helping PIs determine if it is feasible to do a study at the site. Our preferred candidate will need budget and / or contract experience.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Experience and Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field
Experience: 5 years in appropriate field or may consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.
Job Duties
Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
Develops 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.
Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
May provide supervision to staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Primary Location Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Professional & Executive
Organization 371014 - SCC‑Clinical Research Office
Schedule Full‑time
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Posting Dec 19, 2025, 4:56:01 AM
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Job Summary Join UT Southwestern as a Program Coordinator at the Simmons Cancer Center. The primary role of the Program Coordinator is to provide oversight of research study lifecycles. This includes reviewing and drafting study budgets, negotiating budgets, reviewing, and providing input on the Clinical Trials Coverage Analysis, updating and reporting cancer‑related clinical trial data in two mandatory federal systems, working closely with Clinical Research Services (CRS) to complete study‑specific tasks to facilitate study activation as well as all of the above tasks when they pertain to study modifications. In addition, program coordinators provide ancillary services such as assisting in the development of policies and procedures for teams in CRS, and helping PIs determine if it is feasible to do a study at the site. Our preferred candidate will need budget and / or contract experience.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Experience and Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field
Experience: 5 years in appropriate field or may consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.
Job Duties
Analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
Develops 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.
Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
May provide supervision to staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Primary Location Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Professional & Executive
Organization 371014 - SCC‑Clinical Research Office
Schedule Full‑time
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Posting Dec 19, 2025, 4:56:01 AM
#J-18808-Ljbffr