Program Manager

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employees and depend_

Remote/flexible work options

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a Program Manager to support the Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence and oversee the Dornsife Center Community Wellness HUB. You will manage a coordinator team, coordinate access to services, triage patients, schedule, process intake, document, and align clinical service calendars.

The role partners with CNHP, DUCOM, and academic programs to develop and implement health and wellness programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, health care administration, social work, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, health promotion, or program coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate HUB programming with CNHP and DUCOM.
• Ensure programs meet community health needs and coordinate logistics for health screenings and events.
• Engage with community members and partners to build relationships and partnership opportunities.
• Collect, track, and report data on participation and outcomes; use metrics to inform planning.
• Coordinate faculty and student involvement in community initiatives and promote HUB programs.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with diverse partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Job no: 507190
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

This position supports the Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence by overseeing the daily operations and programming of the Dornsife Center Community Wellness HUB. This role manages coordinator team functions, including community access to services, patient triage, scheduling, intake processing, documentation, and coordination of clinical service schedules. The Program Manager also oversees communication, invoice and report management, data monitoring, and provider calendars.
In addition, the Program Manager serves as a central connector between the HUB, Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP), Drexel College of Medicine (DUCOM), and academic programs. The position is responsible for developing, supporting, coordinating, and implementing health and wellness programming in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to ensure services are responsive, impactful, and aligned with the HUB's mission to advance health equity.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Program Coordination & Implementation
• Plan, organize, and coordinate HUB programming in collaboration with CNHP and DUCOM academic programs, community partners, and other Drexel stakeholders.
• Ensure programs are responsive to community health and wellness needs.
• Support logistics for health screenings, educational events, workshops, and community outreach activities.
• Community Engagement
• Actively engage with community members to understand priorities, concerns, and opportunities for partnership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organizations, residents, and other stakeholders to strengthen HUB programming and impact.
• Data & Outcomes Monitoring
• Collect, track, and report data related to program participation, outcomes, and community impact.
• Use metrics to assess effectiveness of programs and inform future planning.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for HUB leadership and partners.
• Serve as liaison between the HUB and CNHP and DUCOM academic programs, supporting experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Coordinate faculty and student involvement in community-based initiatives.
• Promote HUB programming through internal and external communications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in public health, community health, health care administration, social work, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • ( Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience
• Experience in community engagement, health promotion, or program coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including academic, healthcare, and community partners.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree Preferred

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from$52,360.00 to $78,530. per year.Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Sep 4 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 4 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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