Coordinator, Business Operations

Coordinator, Business Operations

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $47,372 - $55,731

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Flexible

Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Coordinator, Business Operations to provide high-level support to department leadership within our education mission. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and appointments, screening and directing calls and drafting professional correspondence. The position also includes planning and executing special events, requiring creativity, discretion, and adaptability. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, residents, and students. Confidentiality and flexibility in performing additional duties are critical to success in this role.

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is the largest adult practice department at Baylor College of Medicine with more than 600 faculty members in 14 sections, 10 centers, and seven vice-chair groups. The Department of Medicine offers an Internal Medicine Residency, medicine-related fellowship programs, undergraduate medical education, continuing education and grand rounds within its Education mission. This position is located at McNair Campus, in the Texas Medical Center.

Job Duties

• Performs advanced administrative and coordination duties to support effective and efficient operations within the education mission in the Department of Medicine
• Provides high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including managing calendars and email communications to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Manages the end-to-end credentialing process for residents, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and oversees reappointment applications for senior faculty, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Handles letters of recommendation for residency and fellowship applications, ensuring confidentiality and timely submission.
• Drafts and manages a variety of formal communications, including letters of good standing, recommendations, and thank-you letters.
• Plans and executes departmental events such as graduations and professional dinners, including vendor coordination, contract negotiation, and budget management.
• Coordinates logistics for major conferences, including the Pri-Med Southwest Primary Care CME/CE Conference.
• Organizes recurring events such as the Chief Resident Visiting Professor event and weekly leadership luncheons.
• Serves as a liaison across departments, maintaining strong communication and offering support to educational coordinators as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Concur, Jaggaer, MedHub strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience in an academic medicine environment is a bonus.

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26775

Baylor College of Medicine