Electronic Security Project Coordinator

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision to provide project management support to coordinate and track all access control/security device related projects under the direction of department leadership. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree In technical field related to building construction and project management or Associate's Degree In technical field related to building construction and project management or High School Diploma or GED equivalent Experience 2 years Or more years of experience in a technical construction environment with Bachelor's Degree or 4 years Or more years of experience in a technical construction environment with Associate's Degree or 6 years Or more years of experience in a technical construction environment with High School Diploma or GED equivalent JOB DUTIES Coordinates and tracks all access-control/security device related projects from conception with Contractors, Facilities, Information Resources, and other departments as assigned by immediate supervisor. Attends scheduled project planning meetings where determinations are made regarding project objectives, plans and scope. Assists in gathering and verifying access control/security requirements associated with each project. Makes recommendations regarding physical security/access control/security device implementation for all construction projects and renovations. Reviews floorplans and work with customers and architects during project conception and prior to "Issued for Construction" (IFC) to ensure access control infrastructure requirements are captured. Performs site visits to projects to ensure project scope and design is followed. Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization and maintains accurate, up to date records of job status, job changes and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team in collaboration with supervisor. Assists in development of best practices and tools for project execution and management. Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!