STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR

Fairfield Memorial Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

PPO Health Insurance Plan

HDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ HealthSA

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Coordinator to lead the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program planning activities, manage grant-related tasks, and coordinate diverse stakeholders to advance rural health initiatives.

The role emphasizes project management excellence, schedule maintenance, and collaboration with hospital leadership, community partners, and consultants to deliver measurable transformation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field and two years of coordinating complex initiatives.
• Strong coordination, grant management, and stakeholder engagement experience preferred.
• Experience with CHNA, grant reporting, and strategic planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and primary operational lead for the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program Planning Grant.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, action-item logs, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, meetings, and contractor engagements.
• Support grant compliance, reporting, and completion of the Transformation Plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Project Management, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Nonprofit Management, or related field; PMP/CAPM or grant management certification

Job description

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR# STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATORHot JobFairfield Memorial Hospital Association - FAIRFIELD, IL 62837## OverviewSalary Range$26.00 - $36.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay Shift## Description**NATURE OF WORK**Fairfield 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 RESPONSIBILITIES*** Serve 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 hour**SCHEDULE:** Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm **BENEFITS*** 403(b) Retirement Plan* PPO Health Insurance Plan* HDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings Account* Dental Insurance Plan* Vision Insurance Plan* Short and Long Term Disability Insurance* Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans* Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois Paid Leave/Holiday)* Flexible Work Schedules* Professional Development Opportunities**WHAT FMH HAS TO OFFER** At 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.## Qualifications**EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS*** Required: 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.**EXPERIENCE*** Required: 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.**SKILLS*** Project 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.