Position Information Posting NumberSRGV7968 Working TitlePROGRAM COORDINATOR Number of Vacancies1 LocationHarlingen, Texas DepartmentSchool of Podiatric Medicine FTE1 FLSAExempt Scope of Job To assist in the operation of Clinical Education, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of Clinical Education, including budget recommendations, program selection, staff supervision, recommendations for future planning, and innovation. Description of Duties • Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. • Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities and personnel of the assigned program. • Establishes student placement contracts and affiliation agreements with hospitals, clinics, and other clinical education facilities. • Reviews and maintains affiliation agreements and reports of activities and recommends modifications to processes or procedures as required. • Coordinates and maintains onboarding requirements for all affiliate hospitals and clinical sites including maintaining and updating immunization records required by facilities for the course of the student’s enrollment in the clinical education program. • Coordinates and facilitates activities to prepare podiatric students for clinical experience placement in clerkship, externship, and residency program. • Completes, submits and coordinates all required academic data forms from all affiliated clinical sites. • Prepares materials and coordinates educational activities that support the institutional curriculum in adherence to CPME requirements. • Assists with the development and supervision of clinical schedules for the clinical education program. • Organizes and coordinates orientation, training activities, and presentations for students and clinical faculty. • Plan, develop, and organize student and faculty assessments in coordination with curriculum requirements. • Conducts training or gives instruction regarding Clinical Education policies and procedures. • Assists in coordinating, maintaining, and updating the credentialing of community/volunteer faculty for the clinical education program. • Participates in budget planning in accordance with budget allocations for Clinical Education. • Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Supervises assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience + Three (3) years of experience performing closely related duties, including program planning/coordination or related experience in the appropriate field of the program, or + One (1) year of the required experience with a Master’s degree, or + Five (5) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60 hours of College Credit, or + Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Experience N/A Equipment As specified for the particular job. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Normal office or classroom or outside environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Particular project or program may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, meetings, or on site demonstrations. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift for retrieving/maintaining files and for setting up multimedia equipment. Must be able to move between buildings, offices and classrooms. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability. Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment CategoryFull-Time Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience Position Available Date12/19/2024 Grant Funded PositionNo If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date12/19/2024 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45528 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you a current UTRGV employee? + Yes + No + * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? + Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions + Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions + No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions + * Please select your highest level of completed education. + 6th grade education + 10th grade education + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours + Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Masters Degree from an accredited university + Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university + None of the above + * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) + * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years + 7 years + 8 years + 9 years + 10 years + Over 10 years + * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + List of 3 References + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Letter of Interest + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Additional Document