Project Coordinator, Institutes

CHOC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA seeks a Project Coordinator, Institutes to support and coordinate strategic initiatives across Heart, Neuroscience, Cancer and Orthopedics. You will partner with institute leaders and cross-functional teams to advance priorities and manage projects from planning to completion.

The role develops work plans, tracks milestones, and analyzes metrics while performing essential administrative and coordination duties to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of experience in an administrative or coordinator role.
• Healthcare experience preferred, with project coordination exposure.
• PM credentials preferred; budget and PM principles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects across CHOC’s four core institutes (Heart, Neuroscience, Cancer, Orthopedics).
• Develop work plans, track progress, and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze internal metrics to monitor trends and identify improvements.
• Provide executive-level administrative support and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Project Coordinator, Institutes### Project Coordinator, InstitutesApply: Main Campus - Orange: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-33729**Work Location**Orange, California**Work Shift**Day – 08hrs (United States of America) **Why RCH?**At RCH, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at RCH can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. RCH’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at RCH can take you.**Environmental Sustainability Statement**Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.**Job Summary**The Coordinator, Special Projects is responsible for working collaboratively across all facets of the department to provide project coordination for business and clinical programs and services, including initiatives focused on program growth, clinical excellence, and operational excellence. This role will support strategic projects and initiatives across CHOC’s four core institutes: Heart, Neuroscience, Cancer, and Orthopedics, partnering with institute leaders and cross-functional teams to help advance key priorities across these areas. This position assists with all phases of a project, from planning and execution through completion. The Coordinator develops work plans, tracks progress, and provides status updates, while collecting and analyzing internal metrics and performance data to monitor trends and identify opportunities for program improvement. The position also performs other essential duties in support of associate, department, and business initiatives, including executive-level administrative and support functions, and regularly interacts with CHOC associates, management, outside consultants, and vendors.**Pay Range**Minimum $29.48 Midpoint $39.04 Maximum $48.61*Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.***Experience**\\* Required: One (1) year of experience in an administrative assistant, coordinator or role in a related field.\\* Preferred: Prior experience three (3) years within the healthcare industry, performance improvement, and/or coordinating projects. **Education** \\* Minimum: Bachelor's degree\\* Preferred: Master’s degree, Project management credential **Training** \\* Required: None.\\* Preferred: Project Management principles, budget management principles. **Specialized Skills** \\* Required: Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs – Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations. This individual must have excellent communication skills both written and verbally. Ensure execution and compliance of processes, methods and tools. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Personal effectiveness skills such as time management and setting and achieving goals. **Licensure**\\* Required: None \\* Preferred: Program Management Prof (PgMP), Project Management Prof (PMP).**Work Environments - Functional Demand:**Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.## **Physical Activity Requirements:**Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation**Physical Activity Lifting**Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%**Sensory Requirements:**Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision**Environment Requirements:**Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations**Non-Discrimination Statement:**RCH does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. RCH will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at RCH, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.