Summer Program Coordinator - 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The  Summer Program Coordinator  reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine® GCM Grosvenor Scholars Program (hereafter referred to as NM Scholars), a partnership between Northwestern Medicine®, George Westinghouse College Prep High School, Daniel Hale Williams Prep and Bronzeville Scholastic Institute. For more information about the program, please visit  Northwestern Medicine High School Programs | Northwestern Medicine

NM Scholars offers a Summer Intensive Program led by two Summer Program Coordinators who are largely responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Scholars. The program will be offered in person this summer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The Coordinators work closely with the Summer Intensive Chair, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare System Advisor, NM Academy Director, Program Manager, Community Support Specialist, and Research / Evaluation Advisor. The Coordinators will work as part of a team as well as demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail and be highly flexible and adaptable. (Please see “Other” section to learn more about the Summer Intensive Program).

Tenure of position :  8 weeks, beginning the beginning of June (these dates are flexible)– could be virtual until program begins at the end of June.

Description

• Assist with the Summer Intensive curriculum design and implementation that include designing, coordinating, and facilitating the summer program. Work with the NM Scholars team to plan and execute activities such as potential college visits.
• Maintain daily reflections (e.g., memos) on students’ improvement in the Summer Intensive Program by attending all lectures and presentations with students.
• Design lesson plans on writing techniques for high school students and met with them regularly to work on their summer research projects and (oral and poster) presentations.
• Support and reinforce students’ strengths and experiential knowledge.
• Promote a college culture environment that is similar to current remote learning
• Serve as the first point of contact for one cohort of students (e.g., rising sophomores), and provide guidance, advice, and mentorship to enhance their experiences in the program.
• Handle day-to-day responsibilities for students including teaching research curriculum and keeping them on track.
• Develop and grade homework, projects, and exams, as well as assess participation and attendance.
• Maintain records of grades, attendance, and participation.
• Escort students to and from breakfast, lunch, lecture, and lab locations and ensure that the students adhere to the set schedule.
• Work with the medical student program interns to maximize the Scholars’ summer experience, as well as delegate responsibilities.
• Assist with research activities, including conducting student interviews and collecting student data.
• Provide ongoing feedback to better implement the program.
• Attend regular meetings with the NM Scholars Team to touch base throughout the duration of the Summer Intensive Program.
• Participate in NM Scholars Program Orientation, in late June of 2023, to ensure proper planning and transition.

Qualifications

Required :

Desired qualifications :

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility :  Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.