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Senior Program Manager

 

 

Senior Program Manager

  • 514798
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff

Title: Senior Program Manager

Employee Classification: Senior Program Manager

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean-TCOM-300600

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Compensate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

UNT Health is one of the three higher education institutions within the University of North Texas (UNT) System, alongside UNT at Denton and UNT at Dallas. The UNT System offers high-quality education to residents of the North Texas region, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, and Frisco, as well as students from other states. Named a top-tier medical school for primary care by U.S. News & World Report, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) is a leader in training physicians skilled in comprehensive primary care and rural medicine. More than 60% of TCOM’s graduates practice primary care medicine, helping reduce the shortage of physicians in our Texas communities.

Position Overview

The Senior Program Manager position to provide research administrative support across the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) and Public Health (PH) research administration. The role will strengthen coordination across internal and external partners, improve oversight of research-related expenditures, and support timely, compliant execution of grant-funded and institutionally supported activities at TCMHCC and PH.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of experience in grant management and administration.
  • Knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance; and three (3) years of general administrative, operations, or program coordination experience.

Job Duties

  • Lead budget planning and development in coordination with internal and external partners.
  • Monitor and report expenditures at UNT Health and subrecipient sites in compliance with federal, state, and sponsor requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate meetings, participate in meetings, and present regulatory or program updates as needed.
  • Track and document research support activities and coordinate electronic Payroll Action Request submissions for faculty and staff.
  • Support procurement functions, including supplier management, requisitions, contracts and amendments, invoicing, travel requests and reports, and expense reimbursements for externally and internally supported research projects.
  • Contribute to an effective control environment by supporting integrity, oversight, structure, and commitment to competence.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional afterhours and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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