Program Coordinator, Diagnostics

PATH; Washington; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. The Diagnostics Program at PATH conducts research and development, technical evaluation, introduction, and technology transfer of low-cost, rapid, novel, and easy to use diagnostic tests that are appropriate for use in developing country health systems.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and programmatic support. The role will support a variety of diagnostics related projects and special initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience required.
• Experience in nonprofit administration, global health, or international development is helpful.
• Experience coordinating calendars and events across multiple locations and time zones.
• Strong formatting, editing, and proofreading skills; excellent written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and distribution of proposals and reports.
• Schedule and attend team meetings, draft agendas, and provide summaries.
• Maintain project records, electronic files, trackers, and permissions.
• Draft and proofread documents using Word and Excel.
• Track action items and dashboards; support milestones and deliverables.
• Assist with travel, teleconferences, and complex scheduling using Outlook.
• Coordinate arrangements for guests, meetings, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with staff to research and gather information for proposals and reports.

Skills

Calendar coordination

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Editing & proofreading

Communication skills

Research & fact-checking

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

The Diagnostics Program at PATH conducts research and development, technical evaluation, introduction, and technology transfer of low-cost, rapid, novel, and easy to use diagnostic tests that are appropriate for use in developing country health systems.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and programmatic support. The role will support a variety of diagnostics related projects and special initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production and distribution of complex documents, including proposals and reports
• Schedule and attend team meetings, coordinate with project team to draft agendas, and provide meeting summaries
• Maintain project records, electronic files, trackers, file permissions, and other resources on behalf of team members
• Draft, edit, format, fact-check, and proofread a variety of documents and enter data using Word, Excel, and other software
• Project management activities include partnering with the Project Manager to track action items, outreach with project team members and key stakeholders to ensure timely completion of action items, identifying upcoming activities, maintaining project dashboards, and tracking progress towards key milestones and deliverables
• Assist senior program staff and team members with travel arrangements, teleconferences (across multiple time zones), and complex schedule coordination, using Microsoft Outlook
• Coordinate arrangements for guests, meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events
• Assist with completion of administrative forms, including supply request forms, check requests credit card expense reimbursement forms
• Collaborate with staff throughout the organization to research and gather information for proposals, communication materials, and reports

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience required
• Helpful but not required: college level scientific coursework such as biology or chemistry; experience in nonprofit administration, global health, international development, financial processing (such as accounts payable), event coordination and/or similar areas; and experience working with team members in out of state/country locations
• Experience coordinating calendars, organizing workshops, scheduling and executing calls using various meeting forums (MS Teams, Zoom etc.) with people in multiple locations
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent formatting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong desk/online research and fact-checking skills
• Proven ability to take initiative, learn quickly, anticipate needs and challenges, and find
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively across diverse teams and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular skill in Word and Outlook
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Smartsheet is helpful
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time, tasks, and responsibilities
• Demonstrated success working effectively while under deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to work in team environment with minimal supervision
• A passion for global health, equity, and advancing diagnostic innovation
• Cover letter required
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Salary and Benefits

For U.S. Based Candidates We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits.

• For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $52,000 - $65,000.

PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits.

• 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year
• medical and dental plans
• life insurance
• disability and retirement benefits

Hybrid Work

Hybrid Work PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model unless otherwise noted. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance of one of our PATH offices. PATH's US offices are located in Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC.

PATH is a nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership.

We're searching worldwide for experienced leaders and passionate emerging professionals in many disciplines - from science and engineering to accounting to information technology - who share our belief that better health moves humanity forward.