Special Projects Coordinator

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking an administrative support specialist to assist with conference coordination, committee activities, and meeting agendas. This role provides essential support to leaders and teams, ensuring smooth operations across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, proven organizational abilities, and the discretion to handle confidential information while delivering reliable, customer-focused service to staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business or Secretarial field and 3-5 years of related work experience
• G.E.D. equivalent with post-high school coursework in Business or Secretarial field and 5-7 years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to compose and prepare confidential reports, tables, and memorandums
• Conference and event coordination; committee and meeting coordination

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conference arrangements and calendar management
• Coordinate committee activities and meeting agendas

Skills

Conference and event coordination

Committee and meeting coordination

Confidential report preparation

Education

Associate's Degree in Business or Secretarial field

G.E.D. equivalent with post-high school coursework in Business or Secretarial field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision of a vice president or administrative director provides administrative support services such as coordinating functions associated with conference arrangements, committee activities and meeting agendas.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Option 1:

• Associate's Degree in Business or Secretarial field from an accredited business school or college
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible related work experience
• In-depth understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and operations

Option 2:

• G.E.D. equivalent with post-high school coursework in Business or Secretarial field from an accredited business school or college
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible related work experience
• In-depth understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and operations

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to compose and prepare confidential reports, tables, and memorandums
• Conference and event coordination
• Committee and meeting coordination

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