Senior Program Coordinator | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

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Key Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program.

Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes.

Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and / or institutional policies.

Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars.

May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget and / or grants, and conduct financial forecasting for the program.

May develop fundraising programs, including researching and identifying funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals.

Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches.

Maintains complete and accurate program records.

May serve on or chair various University committees.

May supervise program staff, interns, and / or volunteers.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

Additional Job Details

Provides direction, leadership and day to day management of educational and departmental activities to include professional support of multiple fellowship programs.

Educational coordination between attending physicians, fellows, and institutional and regulatory administrative offices.

The coordinator must demonstrate professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness and problem solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions, and underlying management structure of the department and of the larger institution in organizing.

Independently prioritizing work, establishing procedures, and systems.

Ensuring orderly and timely work flow.

Additionally as working within healthcare facilities is required, the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for this position.

New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If selected for this position, you will be asked to supply immunization records as proof of vaccination.

Any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, excellent written, and verbal communication skills, including spelling and grammar.

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.

The ability to work with ambiguity, without direct supervision, and navigate a complex work environment.

Self-motivated with experience working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.

Ability to make independent decisions based on knowledge of program and requirements.

Possess the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines with flexibility to accommodate changing needs and priorities.

Computer skills using Microsoft Office applications required as well as ability to learn and use program specific software and applications.

Note : This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.