Program Coordinator - Student Diversity and Community Engagement-31005

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Administrative Coordinator to coordinate activities of a designated program, support daily operations, and ensure goals are met within priorities, funding, and time constraints.

You will help implement new programs, prepare reports, manage multiple tasks, and liaise with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality community services in line with Rush's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years administrative/coordinator program experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and schedules program work plan and oversees daily operations.
• Coordinates program activities with related departments to ensure efficiency and policy compliance.
• Prepares periodic reports and financial records for management or outside agencies.
• Leads multiple workgroups on education, health, economic vitality, and community initiatives.
• Develops program metrics, budgets, and monitors fiscal compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Information synthesis

Critical thinking

Task management

Teamwork

Deadline adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Student Divers-Multicult Affrs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

This position coordinates activities and functions of a designated program to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. Supports implementation of new programs and services, as well as provide active support for daily activities and operations. Coordinates programs and services that benefit communities and work other local organizations as well as our in-house staff to ensure offerings are of the highest quality. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years administrative/coordinator program experience.
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize information.
• Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to set goals and manage multiple complicated tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and schedules program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of program; determines priorities.
• Coordinates activities of program with inter-related activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Leads multiple workgroups initiatives, including those related to education, health/healthcare, economic vitality, neighborhood (built) environment, etc.
• Responsible for implementing program, annual, and long-range plans.
• Assists in developing program metrics and evaluation methods.
• Recommends, develops, and monitors program budgets.
• Monitors program to assure programmatic reporting and fiscal compliance of contracts, annual, and long-range plans.
• May provide programmatic input in fundraising strategies.
• Sets agendas for committees and work groups as required to support programs.
• Develops and maintains contacts with internal and external stakeholders relating to program needs.
• Develops and conducts presentations for the community, institutions and other stakeholders in line with programmatic areas of oversight.
• Prepares, modifies, and files reports and documentation as necessary, including daily summaries of activities and incidents, post-program overviews, recommendations for future services, and analysis of overall program effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.