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Galveston, Texas

Coordinator II, School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies - Galveston

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent; 3 years related experience.

Job Description

To manage activities for a project or program.

Job Duties

  • Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a program directly related to management or general business operation
  • Track/verify/post assignments or assignment-related items including grades, clinical assignments; contact/communicate with sites/students; credential students; confirm licensure of preceptors; and work on other tasks associated with the management of the clinical year
  • Prepare, follow-up, execute, and track affiliation agreements for all active and potential UTMB PA program clinical year sites in a timely manner
  • Gather data for review and analysis of clinical year program and outcomes
  • Adhere to internal controls established for the department and university on the clinical year by accrediting, licensing and other agencies or institutions
  • Type, copy, file departmental correspondence, tests, syllabi, reports, summaries, etc.
  • Assist in management of the program’s website and handbooks
  • Assist supervisor in carrying out routine office duties and other activities related to the program, as needed
  • Insures the goals and objectives specified are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, deadlines and funding conditions
  • Provides technical advice to assist in solving problems
  • Serves as resource and subject matter expert
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
  • Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Standard office equipment.

Working Environment/Location of Position

Standard hospital, clinical and/or office environment.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage activities for the Physician Assistant Studies program, specifically focusing on clinical year assignments, credentialing, and affiliation agreements. Provide administrative support including data gathering, website management, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies.

Requirements

Requires an associate's degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience. Candidates must be able to handle general business operations and program coordination within a clinical or academic setting.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Assignment ManagementData AnalysisOffice AdministrationProject Management

Education — Physician Assistant Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #4 of 20 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,586 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.