Senior Coordinator, Special Programs - Children's Learning Institute at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Oversees and coordinates all communications and event activities of a particular program/department in areas including but not limited to community relations, research or student recruitment programs. This candidate may have previous experience in event planning (communications and marketing experience would be preferred) with the ability to multi-task and plan many events over the course of a year. Candidates work with the many teams/streamlines in our project and external stakeholders.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Key Accountabilities:

Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, creates and edits various communications materials for the department, which may include printed materials, web site content and/or department newsletters.

Plans and coordinates small to large-scale events and/or conferences. Includes setting up schedules, locations, tours, speakers/visitors, food and room layout. Monitors budget allocations.

Interacts with the public and/or external organizations to facilitate events/programs.

Prepares meeting agendas, maintains minutes and coordinates ongoing communication for various department workgroups or committees.

Makes complex administrative decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ensures that plan and protocols are followed to ensure compliance with all federal, state laws and UTH policies and rules and regulations.

Keeps abreast of activities, news, and other general information in areas of program specialty.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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