Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

This role provides administrative and programmatic support for the Department of Pediatrics and performs all tasks and duties associated with the coordination of activities for key initiatives within the Department. The Program Coordinator will assist the Department Chair and Department of Pediatrics Leadership team in the development, planning, management, and delivery for its Health Equity initiatives and programs. As a member of the Department of Pediatrics' central administration team, this person will be a key resource by assuming responsibility for important administrative functions and owner of dedicated specific products.

Job Duties:

• Provide project coordination, management, and administrative support to Department Leadership for the following administration programs:
• Health Equity and Anti-Racism Center
• iDepartment of Pediatrics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiatives
• Provides advanced technical and professional administrative support for the programs. This may include meeting management, document production, management of office and project supplies, and the preparation and submission of payment requests, check requests, reimbursements, purchase orders, and supply requisitions.
• Support team and committee development process to include recording and transcribing meeting minutes; preparing and distributing meeting materials (pre-work, research, presentations as well as follow up communications), agendas, and responding to departmental inquiries and correspondence.
• Facilitates the collection, tracking, reporting of outcome measures and other data to help drive Health Equity and Anti-Racism Center action plans.
• Assists with the management of the Department of Pediatrics Bias Reporting Tool. This includes owning the Bias Response Team Meetings and its follow ups.
• Assists executives with meeting management. Manages complex calendar reprioritizing appointments as needed to address unfolding developments.
• Produces accurate and professional correspondence, reports and presentations that adhere to branding and marketing guidelines.
• Coordinate and support faculty, staff, and trainee recruitment efforts for the program(s), in partnership with Departmental leadership.
• Organizes and coordinates weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Works directly with other program coordinators to align efforts and serves as a liaison for the program.
• Assists with preparation of meeting materials including power point presentations and other data visualizations. Coordinates activities with the audio-visual department as needed.
• Oversees all work orders and facilitates requests related to the programs.
• Manages complex projects prioritized by Department Leadership.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of related experience. A combination of education and experience could be considered in lieu of degree or years of experience.
• Prior experience working in an academic hospital setting strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required.
• Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft computer software applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and database technologies.
• Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org