Program Manager, Anatomical Oversight Program
Summary
Program Manager for Texas A&M University's Anatomical Oversight Program, administering acquisition, tracking, storage, and disposition of anatomical specimens across the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Research. Day-to-day work centers on compliance documentation, committee coordination, audit readiness, registry maintenance, and stakeholder liaison duties.
Job Title
Program Manager, Anatomical Oversight ProgramAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Provost And Exec Vice PresidentProposed Minimum Salary
$5,416.67 monthlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What We Want
The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable supporting sensitive work involving donor information, anatomical specimens, academic programs, compliance partners, and university leadership. Comparable higher-education roles emphasize confidentiality, registry/database management, anatomical material tracking, donor or program records, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and final disposition documentation.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Commensurate (Based on selected hire’s qualifications)
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a medical school, health sciences program, Willed Body Program, anatomical gift program, anatomy laboratory, research compliance office, or academic compliance environment.
Experience maintaining registry, inventory, donor, specimen, case-management, or final disposition records.
Experience coordinating committees, inspections, annual reporting, audits, or compliance documentation.
Familiarity with anatomical donation processes, Electronic Death Record Systems, educational embalming, or final disposition tracking.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of office software.
Knowledge of Higher Education.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Program Administration and Regulatory Compliance
Manages intake, tracking, and administrative review of requests involving the acquisition, use, transfer, storage, and disposition of anatomical specimens.
Routes requests for review and maintains oversight of approval workflows and associated documentation.
Maintains the Anatomical Specimen Registry and associated records, including approvals, conditions, annual reports, inspection reports, inventory records, and disposition documentation.
Ensures program records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with university, state, and regulatory requirements.
Supports audit readiness and compliance monitoring activities.
Program Coordination and Committee Support
Coordinates activities of the Institutional Anatomical Oversight Committee and related working groups.
Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, action items, reports, and supporting materials.
Tracks committee recommendations, approvals, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
Coordinates periodic facility inspections and maintains documentation related to inspection findings and corrective action plans.
Assists with implementation of SAP requirements and university-wide oversight processes.
Communication, Reporting, and Process Improvement
Serves as an administrative liaison among colleges, programs, facilities, committee members, and university administrative offices.
Develops reports, templates, checklists, guidance documents, and other administrative resources.
Supports process evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
Assists with stakeholder communications and program outreach activities.
Who We Are
The Office of the Provost at Texas A&M University serves as the academic heart of our premier land-grant institution, dedicated to driving excellence in education, research, and institutional integrity. As part of a vital new initiative the Anatomical Oversight Program brings together collaborative leadership across the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Research. We are building a dedicated team committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance, tracking, and ethical stewardship. If you are passionate about fostering cross-departmental excellence and serving a university community that transforms lives across Texas and beyond, we invite you to grow your career with us.
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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.