Program Manager Interprofessional Simulation Applications

Program Manager Interprofessional Simulation Applications

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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.

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.).

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

• 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.