Program Director II- Humana Institute (COM)

Department :Humana Health System Sci InstSalary :65,300-80,000

Description :

Responsible for the operations of a large program or center within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine (COM). Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.

• 1. Oversees a large department, program or center within COM.
• 2. Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
• 3. Hires and directs the activities of staff. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
• 4. Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
• 5. Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
• 6. Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
• 7. Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
• 8. Performs other job-related duties as required at the COM.

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Job Posting Information

The Program Director plays a critical role in advancing the Humana Institute's academic, operational, and community-engaged initiatives. This position provides hands-on leadership across multiple programs, coordinates cross-college and external partnerships, and ensures the smooth execution of student, faculty, and community-facing activities.

The Director works closely with Institute leadership to operationalize priorities, strengthen workflows, and represent the Institute to internal and external partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and relationship-driven, with strong experience managing inter professional projects and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Integration

• Coordinate and manage integrated programs across participating colleges (e.g., Summer Health Research Program (SHERP), Undergraduate and Graduate programs.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
• Review and approve time records, ensuring compliance with program expectations.
• Maintain program documentation, workflows, and SOPs to ensure consistency and continuity.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners, including Humana, Houston Health Department, TACHC, local health systems, and community organizations.
• Coordinate partnership meetings, track deliverables, and maintain up-to-date partnership files and agreements.
• Represent the Institute at external events, meetings, and community forums when appropriate.
• Prepare partnership briefs, updates, and summaries to support leadership communications and engagement activities.

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead planning and logistics for Institute programs and events, including student programs, interprofessional grand rounds, community forums, and partner convenings.
• Manage event operations such as venue coordination, vendor management, catering, audiovisual needs, registration systems, run-of-show, and on-site execution.
• Utilize tools such as Qualtrics, RedCap, Eventbrite, or Excel for tracking attendance and engagement.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to develop promotional materials and post-event communications.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Supervise 2 program staff, and graduate students
• Establish and maintain accurate records, files, and documentation systems for programs, partnerships, and events.
• Support development of materials for presentations, annual reports, grant updates, and external-facing communications.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and recommend improvements to leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health administration, education, business, or a related field. PhD preferred
• 3-5 years of experience managing programs or managing projects in academic, healthcare, or community-based settings.
• Experience working with interprofessional teams and diverse partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and event coordination platforms.

Key Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with a get it done mindset.
• Able to operate independently while collaborating across teams.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing demands.
• Committed to community-engaged work and interprofessional collaboration.

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