Coordinator - Special Projects

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit's One Ford Place seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide essential support with limited supervision, coordinating conference arrangements, committee activities, and meeting agendas. You will assist vice presidents or administrative directors, maintaining confidentiality and efficiency in high-level operations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or GED with business/secretarial courses.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conference arrangements, committee activities, and meeting agendas.
• Prepare confidential reports, tables, and memorandums.
• Support high-level administrative details with strong policy knowledge.
• Utilize Microsoft Office to manage and present information effectively.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in business or secretarial field

G.E.D. equivalent with post-high school classes in business or secretarial field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

About the Department

Join our dynamic team at One Ford Place, the corporate headquarters of Henry Ford Health, located in the vibrant Detroit New Center. Our Corporate Services department plays a pivotal role in supporting the administrative and operational functions across the health system. Situated steps away from Amtrak, the QLINE, and the Fisher Buildings, our location offers a blend of downtown energy and convenience. Whether you're coordinating high-level meetings or managing confidential reports, you'll be at the heart of an organization dedicated to exceptional care and innovation.

Role Overview

As an Administrative Coordinator, you will provide essential administrative support under limited supervision, ensuring the smooth execution of conference arrangements, committee activities, and meeting agendas. You will support vice presidents or administrative directors, playing a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and confidentiality of high-level operations within Henry Ford Health.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate functions associated with conference arrangements, committee activities, and meeting agendas.
• Prepare and compose a variety of confidential reports, tables, and memorandums.
• Support high-level administrative details with an in-depth understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to manage and present information effectively.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in business or a secretarial field from a business school or college, OR G.E.D. equivalent with post-high school classes in business or a secretarial field.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressively more responsible related work experience (five to seven years with G.E.D. equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or corporate administrative setting.
• Familiarity with healthcare policies and procedures.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, allowing you to thrive in a role that makes a meaningful impact on our patients and communities.