Strategic Office Coordinator, External Affairs

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an Office Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support for two Department Directors/Managers and multiple departments. The role is onsite, full-time, with a standard workweek and 8:00am–4:30pm hours.

Key duties include maintaining a safe, orderly office environment, managing supplies and equipment, and coordinating with hospital departments and external agencies to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with maintaining confidential information is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and secretarial support to two Department Directors/Managers and multiple departments.
• Maintains a safe and orderly office environment and ensures equipment and facility run smoothly.
• Manages purchasing, materials flow, and clerical tasks to support efficient operations.
• Communicates with other offices, hospital departments, and outside agencies.
• Resolves appointment, scheduling, and billing problems for patients and families.
• Develops office systems and procedures with Department Directors for efficiency.
• Assists with timekeeping and staff onboarding, orientation, and evaluations where needed.
• Supports special projects and other duties as required.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interdepartmental communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an Office Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support for two Department Directors/Managers and multiple departments. The role is onsite, full-time, with a standard workweek and 8:00am–4:30pm hours.

Key duties include maintaining a safe, orderly office environment, managing supplies and equipment, and coordinating with hospital departments and external agencies to ensure efficient operations.