Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
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Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Program Manager will lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-phase grant initiative aimed at enhancing educational and professional competencies. This role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle—from initial needs assessment and resource curation to the design of core competencies and the deployment of a centralized digital resource library. The Program Manager will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, workgroups, and institutional leadership to ensure the project meets its milestones on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Strategy
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Manage the full project lifecycle for the REAL group initiative, ensuring all deliverables across Phases 1 through 4 are met.
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Facilitate stakeholder engagement by drafting, reviewing, and finalizing core competencies with leadership across teaching, research, clinical, and administrative sectors.
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Coordinate cross-functional workgroups to ensure alignment and address cross-cutting training needs throughout the UT System.
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Working with other UT System stakeholders the project manager will facilitate oversight of UT Tyler deliverables in a phased project plan.
Discovery & Research (Phase 1)
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Execute comprehensive needs assessments by gathering and synthesizing data from all participating health science centers.
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Produce executive summaries for system-wide leadership that highlight critical gaps and opportunities.
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Curate a centralized inventory of existing educational assets from external vendors (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft, Coursera) and internal repositories.
Instructional Design & Development (Phase 2 & 3)
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Working with UT Systemwide stakeholders define and establish core competencies tailored to diverse healthcare and academic roles.
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Design and build a centralized resource library (web-based) to host learning journeys, prompt guides, and training artifacts.
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Conduct gap analyses by comparing current inventories against established competencies to identify training deficiencies.
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Develop original training materials and resources to fill identified gaps where existing content is insufficient.
Implementation, Evaluation & Reporting (Phase 4)
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Oversee the launch and deployment of the resource library to all institutional users.
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Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, specifically tracking the percentage of training gaps and cross-cutting needs addressed.
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Manage grant reporting requirements, including the preparation of monthly progress reports and continuous improvement recommendations.
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Maintain and iterate on project assets, ensuring that competencies and library resources remain current with industry standards.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health, health education or a related field.
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Three (3) years of relevant applicable experience.
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A combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Preferred Education/Experience
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Master’s degree in public health.
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Experience in medical education, health education, organizing community-based events, and working with a variety of community and/or faith-based organizations.
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Five (5) years of relevant project management experience.
Required Certifications / Licenses
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar certification preferred.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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Advanced proficiency of MS Suite and data management skills, along with project management comprehension.
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Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to an audience in an understandable manner, including presentations.
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Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills with solid attention to detail.¿
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Strong customer service and communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
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Exhibit a high level of initiative and demonstrated professionalism.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple partners and stakeholders in a deadline-oriented environment, with experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure project needs and deadlines are met.
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Easily handle multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member planning and implementing project delegations.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
