Diabetes Education Program Coordinator 2

**Job Title** Diabetes Education Program Coordinator II **Agency** Texas A&M University Health Science Center **Department** TAMHSC McAllen Campus **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** McAllen, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **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 [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[core](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.     **Who we are**   As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, [Texas A&M Health](https://health.tamu.edu/index.html) encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  **What we want** The **Diabetes Education Program Coordinator** is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and collecting/reporting activity data for all of the Diabetes Education Program (DEP) activities. Works collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop and implement programs. Assists in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning. This position will be primarily located at the main Texas A&M Health – Rio Grande Valley office in McAllen, TX. **What you need to know** **Salary:** $5,416.67/Month   **Location/Schedule:** McAllen, TX/Full-Time;    * This position may require up to 30 % or more travel * This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends _**We encourage you to apply!** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application._  **Responsibilities** **Coordination** * Planning, coordinating, documenting, and evaluating all the Diabetes Education Program (DEP) activities throughout the service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties). Maintain a close working relationship with the Director and keep well informed of all program activities, changes, issues, data collection/analysis, and/or concerns. * Assist in the development of special reports and/or information requested by the Director. * Travels to various locations within the service area of the Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties) for program activities. * Occasional travel to Corpus Christi and/or College Station, TX for training, meetings, etc.  * Point and lead person for data collection and analysis for all DEP activities. * Responsible for the coordination of the evaluation component of the DEP, all its communication, marketing, and meetings. * Coordinates social media for the program as well as assists as needed the coordination of social media and marketing of other programs within the office. * Works closely with staff and leadership to coordinate/facilitate new and expanded community DEP activities and initiatives. * Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders and DEP participants. **Administrative** * Assists in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning. * May assist in the supervision of the non-clinical program staff to include student workers. * Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities and assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events. * Develops, updates training materials and delivers training as needed. * Performs ongoing review of program service delivery and addresses any identified issues, to include specific communication with program staff and/or participants. **Back-up functions** * Serve as a back-up to complete participant biometric screenings, deliver presentations in the community, and coordinate functions related to new or ancillary programmatic functions. **Required Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree * Four years of program coordination or program administration experience. **Preferred Qualifications** * Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish. * Four years of program administration experience in a healthcare setting. * A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. * Demonstrated ability to manage accurate data entry and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports. * Proactive problem-solver with the ability to review program data, identify trends and/or areas for improvement and make recommendations to optimize operations/services. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Bilingual * Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. * Skilled in data management/entry, reporting/analytics, and using data tools. * Knowledge of health issues affecting the area. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. **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,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays    * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month   * Automatic enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)    * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   * Professional Development: All employees have access to free [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 prepopulate 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.