Pediatrics Operations & Programs Coordinator

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago seeks an Operations Coordinator to provide professional administrative support to pediatric department leadership and faculty. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, support research and teaching activities, and help produce financial and operational reports.

The role requires independent judgment, confidentiality, and proactive process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in healthcare or academic medical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with faculty affairs processes and CME administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative support for department leadership and faculty.
• Coordinates departmental operations, meetings, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepares reports, financial summaries, and operational dashboards.
• Manages onboarding and orientation activities for faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Research Administration.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago seeks an Operations Coordinator to provide professional administrative support to pediatric department leadership and faculty. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, support research and teaching activities, and help produce financial and operational reports.

The role requires independent judgment, confidentiality, and proactive process improvement.