Administrative Program Coordinator, Technology Development

Location

Type, TX | United States

Job description

Office for Technology Development

The Office for Technology Development protects, enhances, and advances UT Southwestern innovations to maximize benefits for community health and well-being. We do this by:   Advancing research discoveries into innovative technologies for commercial application   Cultivating collaborative relationships with our faculty, researchers, and external partners  Exemplifying excellence and integrity in all aspects of our work  Extending compassion to each other, our clients, and our business partners.

The data reflect the success of this small but mighty team:

• 404 Patents Issued
• 69 Start-ups Formed 
• 1809 Inventions Disclosed
• 770 Licenses and Options Executed
• $157,763,653 License Revenue
• $206,493,044 Sponsored Research

We invite you to join the Office for Technology Development (OTD) at UT Southwestern. Technology development is an exciting field but in North Texas, where innovation and commercialization are thriving, it is THE space within which to share your gift of time and talent. In OTD, we are driven by UT Southwestern’s mission to promote health and a healthy society that enables individuals to achieve their full potential.

You can advance your career in OTD’s fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment; we are committed to a healthy work-life balance and stimulating culture where our team members can flourish.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator role within OTD is unique role which provides opportunity for professional growth. This position will provide executive support and function as a key member of the OTD operations team. While some basic administrative tasks for the team will be covered by the individual in this role, most standard administrative work will be covered by a central service core, thus allowing margin for this role to assist in unique events and activities such as Dolphin Tank and Innovation Days. This individual will assist with special projects that enhance and facilitate the mission for the office. Such projects could include patent docket management, internal database management, compliance, and more. There is exciting work to be done and we are looking for a versatile, energetic, optimistic, customer-service oriented, professional, team player who is willing to learn about tech dev at UTSW and wants to use their time and talent on a team where the work has impact. We are searching for an individual that has a passion for our mission and is interested in a career path in the Office for Technology Development.

This position is a hybrid position. After initial training, the position will be two to three days on campus. Remote days and hours are flexible.  

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Oracle Peoplesoft Systems, Jaggar Procurement Portal System, UKG Time Reporting System and Outlook Calendaring
• Knowledge of state and university policies
• Project management skills/certifications
• Interest/Experience in the fields of technology transfer and development, commercialization, and intellectual property

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field, and at least five (5) years experience in appropriate field required.

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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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. To learn more, please visit:

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