Special Projects Coordinator

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to executives. Under limited supervision, you will coordinate conference arrangements, manage committee activities, and prepare meeting agendas to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree (or GED with coursework) and 3–7 years of related experience, with strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access skills to draft confidential reports and manage detailed

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conference arrangements, committee activities, and meeting agendas.
• Provide administrative support under limited supervision.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Education

Associate's Degree in Business or Secretarial field

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

Job description

Company 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

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
• High-level administrative detail management
• Conference and event coordination
• Committee and meeting coordination