School Program Coordinator

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) with EMP.

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary life insurance options

11 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned School Program Coordinator to lead operations across our school-based health clinics and ensure high-quality patient care.

In this role you will supervise clinic staff, coordinate staffing and daily workflows across locations, manage grants and reporting, and collaborate with schools and community partners to expand access to healthcare for children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Education, Nursing, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field
• Associate's degree with supervisory and program management experience may be considered
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare, school-based services, youth programming, or related field
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with budgeting, grants, health services, youth programs, and health education preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support staff across all NMHSI school-based clinic locations
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workflows, and daily operations to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school districts, families, community organizations, and healthcare partners
• Ensure compliance with NMHSI policies, grant requirements, MDHHS standards, HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor program budgets, work plans, grant deliverables, and required reporting in collaboration with the Finance Department
• Analyze clinic performance data and patient feedback to support quality improvement initiatives and program growth
• Coordinate advisory council meetings, MDHHS site visits, and follow-up activities
• Plan, coordinate, and document health education, prevention, wellness, and community outreach activities
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations coordination

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration

Associate's degree + supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Salary Range: $61,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

Are you searching for a meaningful career with competitive pay and exceptional benefits? If so, Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is the place for you!

For more than 50 years, Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI)—a nonprofit community health center—has proudly served communities across Northwest Michigan. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative School Program Coordinator to lead operations across our school-based health clinics.

About the Role

The School Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for NMHSI's school-based health clinic program, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations.

This position supervises school-based clinic staff, coordinates day-to-day operations across multiple clinic locations, oversees grant deliverables and program performance, and works collaboratively with schools, community partners, and NMHSI leadership to expand access to healthcare services for children and adolescents.

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Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support staff across all NMHSI school-based clinic locations
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workflows, and daily operations to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school districts, families, community organizations, and healthcare partners
• Ensure compliance with NMHSI policies, grant requirements, MDHHS standards, HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor program budgets, work plans, grant deliverables, and required reporting in collaboration with the Finance Department
• Analyze clinic performance data and patient feedback to support quality improvement initiatives and program growth
• Coordinate advisory council meetings, MDHHS site visits, and follow-up activities
• Plan, coordinate, and document health education, prevention, wellness, and community outreach activities
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Education, Nursing, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• An Associate's degree combined with relevant supervisory and program management experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare, school-based services, youth programming, or a related field
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with budgeting, grants, health services, youth programs, and health education preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate operations across multiple clinic locations
• Experience supervising staff, managing competing priorities, and resolving operational challenges
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze program performance and support continuous quality improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred

Why Join NMHSI?

As a team member with NMHSI, you become eligible for an outstanding benefits package 30 days after employment, including:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Medical benefits through BCBS of Michigan or BCN
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Employer-sponsored group term life insurance
• Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)
• Voluntary life insurance options
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Roth option and employer match

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

If you are passionate about supporting student health, leading high-performing teams, and building meaningful partnerships that improve access to healthcare for children and adolescents,

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.