Project Coordinator (K-12)

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Project Coordinator (K-12) to support the Mosaic Center's workforce development initiatives in Indianapolis. The role focuses on coordinating college readiness activities, job shadows, and internship programs for K-12 students, aligning with community partners.

You will work with the K-12 Project Lead and Talent Acquisition to run Application Days and produce program reports, helping students move toward healthcare careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Clinical license/certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• 0-3 years of experience required.
• Experience with matrix organizations a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate college readiness workshops, tours, job shadows, and summer internships for K-12 students.
• Collaborate with IPS and IU Health departments on K-12 pipeline initiatives.
• Plan and run Application Days—career events guiding students through IU Health applications.
• Partner with K-12 Project Lead as a collaborator in coordination and program management.
• Track program activity and generate reports on initiative outcomes; support leaders across initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Clinical license/certifications may be required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Project Coordinator (K-12)

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Mosaic Center team in the role of Project Coordinator (K-12).

We are seeking a mission connected, organized, and people oriented coordinator to support IU Health's growing K-12 workforce development initiatives. This is a brand new position sitting within the Mosaic Center team and working in close daily partnership with the K-12 lead. From coordinating college readiness workshops and job shadows to running Application Days that connect students with real career opportunities at IU Health, this person will play a meaningful role in helping the next generation of healthcare professionals find their path.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director, Workforce Development

Direct reports: None

Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, onsite at the Mosaic Center

Location: Mosaic Center - Indianapolis, IN

The Scope:

This role supports K-12 workforce development programming and coordination at IU Health, including:

• Coordinating college readiness workshops, facility tours, job shadows, and summer internship programs for K-12 students
• Collaborating with Indianapolis Public Schools and internal IU Health departments on K-12 pipeline initiatives
• Planning and running Application Days - job fair style events where students are identified, prepared, and guided through the IU Health application process alongside the Talent Acquisition team
• Working alongside K-12 Project Lead as a collaborative partner and apprentice in project coordination and program management
• Tracking program activity and producing reports and data summaries on K-12 initiative outcomes
• Providing project management support to leaders and team members across assigned initiatives

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent years of experience required.
• Clinical license and/or other certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 0-3 years of experience is required.
• Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment a plus.
• Experience exhibiting professional judgment and diplomacy in handling unexpected problems and frequent interruptions is required.
• Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

The “DNA” for Success

Passionate About K-12: You care about students and believe that connecting young people to meaningful career opportunities in healthcare is important work. That passion shows up in everything you do.

Eager to Learn: You are at the beginning of your career and you know it. You come in curious, coachable, and ready to grow under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

Organized and Detail Oriented: You can manage multiple moving pieces of a program or event.

Collaborative and People Centered: You build relationships easily with students, school partners, internal colleagues, and healthcare leaders alike.

Professional and Poised: You represent IU Health in schools and community settings.

Values Driven: You are looking for work that means something. IU Health's mission connects with you personally.

Self Aware and Coachable: You know what you do not know, you ask for help, and you take feedback and grow from it.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world‑class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.