STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association; Fairfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois)

Flexible Work Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fairfield Memorial Hospital seeks a Strategic Initiatives Coordinator to support key organizational priorities and externally funded initiatives that improve healthcare access and outcomes across our region.

As the operational lead for the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program Planning Grant, you will coordinate activities with hospital leadership, community partners, consultants, and TA providers, manage timelines, and help develop the Transformation Plan while ensuring grant compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public administration, communications, project management, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree or PMP/CAPM or grant management certification or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, work plans, calendars, and tracking tools.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings; develop agendas and document outcomes.
• Support grant compliance, reporting, and documentation; assist in CHNA planning as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready project records and assist in Transformation Plan development.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders; represent FMH professionally.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Meeting support

Analytical thinking

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration / Business Administration / Public Administration / Communications / Project Management / Nonprofit Management

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration / Business Administration / Public Administration / Project Management / Nonprofit Management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NATURE OF WORKFairfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and mission driven Strategic Initiatives Coordinator to support key organizational priorities, strategic projects, and externally funded initiatives that improve healthcare access and outcomes across our region. This position plays a critical role in advancing Fairfield Memorial Hospital's long term strategic goals through project coordination, stakeholder engagement, grant support, and organizational planning efforts. As the operational lead for the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Planning Grant, the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator will work closely with hospital leadership, community organizations, healthcare partners, consultants, and technical assistance providers to coordinate activities, manage project timelines, and support the development of transformational healthcare initiatives that benefit rural communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong project management and relationship building skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to contribute to meaningful healthcare innovation and strategic growth. The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator provides day to day coordination and operational support for strategic initiatives across Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This role manages project schedules, facilitates meetings, maintains project documentation, tracks deliverables, supports grant compliance and reporting activities, and helps ensure strategic projects stay on schedule and achieve intended outcomes. Serving as the Project Manager for the RHTP Planning Grant, the Coordinator will oversee planning activities, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, support Community Health Needs Assessment efforts, and assist in the development and completion of the RHTP Transformation Plan. The position also supports additional grant-funded and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Director of Strategic Initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESServe as Project Manager and primary operational lead for the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Planning Grant under the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives.Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules, work plans, action-item logs, calendars, and project tracking tools.Coordinate activities among hospital leadership, department teams, community organizations, regional healthcare partners, consultants, and technical assistance providers.Plan, organize, and facilitate stakeholder meetings, including agenda development, meeting documentation, and follow-up activities.Coordinate consultant engagements and technical assistance activities, ensuring timely communication, documentation, and implementation of recommendations.Monitor project milestones, deliverables, deadlines, dependencies, and risks; escalate issues requiring leadership attention.Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready project records and grant documentation.Support grant compliance, reporting requirements, and submission of project updates and supporting documentation.Assist with Community Health Needs Assessment activities, stakeholder engagement efforts, and related planning initiatives.Support development, coordination, and completion of the RHTP Transformation Plan.Assist with administration and implementation of additional strategic initiatives and grant-funded projects.Conduct research, gather data, and prepare materials supporting grant opportunities, strategic planning efforts, workforce initiatives, service line development, community programs, and organizational priorities.Foster productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while representing Fairfield Memorial Hospital in a professional manner.Perform other duties as assigned.COMPENSATION: Up to $36.00 per hourSCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pmBENEFITS403(b) Retirement PlanPPO Health Insurance PlanHDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings AccountDental Insurance PlanVision Insurance PlanShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceBasic and Voluntary Life Insurance PlansPaid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois Paid Leave/Holiday)Flexible Work SchedulesProfessional Development OpportunitiesWHAT FMH HAS TO OFFERAt Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services while improving the health and well being of the communities we serve. As a critical access hospital, our mission is rooted in compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of rural healthcare. We believe our employees are our greatest asset. That is why we foster a supportive, collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to grow professionally, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether supporting patients directly or advancing strategic organizational initiatives, every employee plays an important role in fulfilling our mission. FMH offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well being, work life balance, and professional development. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Fairfield Memorial Hospital is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a preemployment drug screening and any other required background checks in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Project Management, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field.Preferred: Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Grant Management Certification, or similar credential; Training or coursework in strategic planning, healthcare operations, community health, organizational development, or grant administration.EXPERIENCERequired: Minimum of two (2) years of experience coordinating projects, programs, grants, healthcare initiatives, community partnerships, or other complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.Preferred: Experience in healthcare, rural health, hospital administration, public health, or nonprofit organizations; Experience supporting grant funded programs, grant compliance, reporting, and documentation requirements; Experience with strategic planning, Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA), organizational development, or healthcare transformation initiatives.SKILLSProject Coordination & Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.Communication & Relationship Building: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, leadership, community partners, consultants, and external stakeholders.Meeting & Administrative Support: Ability to organize and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, document outcomes, and coordinate follow-up activities.Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: Ability to gather and organize information, identify issues and risks, prioritize tasks, and support strategic planning and decision making processes.Technology & Documentation Management: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to maintain accurate project records, reports, and audit-ready documentation.