Administrative Coordinator, Orthopaedic Surgery

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced Administrative Coordinator with proven supervisory experience to lead, develop and mentor a cohesive administrative team. The role acts as a trusted partner to leadership, strengthens processes, develops staff and supports department-wide initiatives. It is 100% onsite for training.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise major or complex programs, activities and special functions, including establishing, reviewing and revising policies and procedures, and supervising clerical and administrative staff.
• Provide professional support on special projects, such as collecting, organizing and analyzing data, preparing timelines and writing reports.
• Develop and deliver special presentations.
• Coordinate budgets for activities, programs or projects, prepare and submit reports using spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma; higher education may be considered in lieu of the minimum requirements.
• 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a business, medical, scientific or health care environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, analyze data and develop plans and procedures, and to review, recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Personal and telephone contact with internal and external personnel and organizations; ability to sit and stand for long periods.

Required skills

• Extensive experience with spreadsheet, word processing and database software.
• Use of common office equipment such as computer, copier and fax.

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, with 100% coverage for preventive care.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave benefit.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.