Program Manager – Interprofessional Simulation Applications

Job Title

Program Manager – Interprofessional Simulation Applications

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Interprofessional Education & Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. 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 Manager – Interprofessional Simulation Applications, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities. This includes advising implementation of small-scale and large-scale interprofessional simulations (e.g., in-person, virtual reality, etc.) across the interprofessional education curriculum to develop competency-based learning opportunities for health professions learners (students, faculty, staff, community partners, etc.).

What you need to know

• Salary: Commensurate

• Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX

• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.   

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of working in higher education, particularly in health professions education, interprofessional education, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or professional degree in health-related field.

• Health professions or interprofessional education experience in a higher education setting.

• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing activities for small- and/or large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Experience in developing competency-based learning opportunities for health professions learners (students, faculty, staff, community partners, etc.).

• Experience in managing/monitoring departmental budgets and contracts.

• Experience developing strategic plans and goals for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Experience working on teams to ensure tasks are distributed effectively and appropriately to manage workload and meet goals.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and/or related word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Program Management and Administration

• Plans, organizes, and manages day-to-day activities for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Develops procedures and implements logistics for the administration of small-scale and large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Assists with monitoring IPER budget and related contracts for interprofessional simulations and equipment to ensure overarching program budget is maintained.

• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Works to ensure vertical integration with foundational and advanced IPE curriculum.

• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for small- and large-scale interprofessional simulations.

• Research, develop, and prepare presentations with internal and external stakeholders and local and regional conferences.

• Liaises/meets with internal and external stakeholders to promote excellence in program delivery and to ensure communication between partners.

• Works with other team members to ensure tasks are distributed across the IPER team and appropriately across stakeholders to manage workload.

• Assists with other program workgroups as needed.

Student Engagement

• Engages students directly for operational coordination.

• Develops and conducts programs for students, faculty, staff, and community volunteers including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Serves in an advisory capacity for certain initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings.

• Collaborates with teams of colleagues and stakeholders to ensure tasks are distributed effectively and appropriately to manage workload and meet goals.

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

Computer: 30 hours a week

Telephone: 1 hour a week

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

• After six months, this position may allow an alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.