Program Coordinator I

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a role that oversees program operations and provides administrative leadership across multiple teams. The position emphasizes coordinating resources, developing plans, maintaining documentation, and ensuring efficient workflow to support patient care and program success.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of coordination or administrative experience, plus strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and work product.
• Monitor and coordinate program operations, resources and projects.
• Develop project plans and resolve issues.
• Enact policies, maintain documentation and databases.
• Collaborate across teams as primary program liaison.
• Lead meetings for teams and projects.
• Manage operating budget, supplies and resources.
• Maintain program metrics and reports.
• Support related finance, accounting and billing functions.
• Coordinate information collection and dissemination.
• Provide advanced administrative support.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Office software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Influence others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Oct 05, 2026

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This role administers program(s) and provides oversight and support to program staff in coordinating program services.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day operations and work product
• Monitor and coordinate program operations, resources and projects including develop project plans and facilitate the resolution of issues.
• Enact policies and procedures, and maintain related documentation and databases.
• Collaborate across teams and serve as the primary liaison for the program.
• Oversee and participate in team, project and program meetings.
• Manage and maintain operating budget, supplies and resources.
• Maintain program metrics and related tools and regularly reports results.
• Monitor and support related finance, accounting and billing functions.
• Coordinate information collection, compilation and dissemination as required.
• Provide advanced administrative support as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as required.

Education Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of administration, coordination or program experience Required
• At least three (3) years of administration, coordination or program experience Preferred
• At least one (1) year of leadership, management, or supervisory experience Preferred
• At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare related environment Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$58,300.00 - $72,900.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.