Center for Health Equity- Program Coordinator I

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A Brief Overview
CHOP’s Center for Health Equity (CHE) is dedicated to advancing equitable health outcomes for children, families, and communities by addressing the social and structural drivers of health. Through partnerships, community engagement, and evidence-informed programs, CHE works to promote access to care, improve community well-being, and reduce health disparities across Philadelphia. The Program Coordinator I will play a key role in advancing this mission by coordinating a portfolio of projects that are both internally driven and community-facing. This position works closely with CHOP colleagues, community partners, and local stakeholders, requiring comfort and experience in engaging directly with the Philadelphia community. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating programs that occur both within CHOP and onsite in community settings. The ideal candidate will bring a public health background, strong project coordination skills, and hands-on experience providing direct services or support to community members.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day operations and work product
• Monitor and coordinate program operations, resources and projects including develop project plans and facilitate the resolution of issues.
• Enact policies and procedures, and maintain related documentation and databases.
• Collaborate across teams and serve as the primary liaison for the program.
• Oversee and participate in team, project and program meetings.
• Manage and maintain operating budget, supplies and resources.
• Maintain program metrics and related tools and regularly reports results.
• Monitor and support related finance, accounting and billing functions.
• Coordinate information collection, compilation and dissemination as required.
• Provide advanced administrative support as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as required.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of administration, coordination or program experience - Required
• At least three (3) years of administration, coordination or program experience - Preferred
• At least one (1) year of leadership, management, or supervisory experience - Preferred
• At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare related environment - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

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