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.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position supports the Smith Child Health Outcomes, Research, and Evaluation Center. Under the direction of the leaders, this individual will support in the Department’s research, education and clinical missions. The coordinator will manage, organize, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the center including serving as a primary resource and administrative liaison to other departments. The individual will also be responsible for providing support for ongoing activities and communication as described below.

Serves as the primary staff resource for the department including the following responsibilities:
Identifies, inventories and facilitates access to available campus resources for supporting faculty performance and development in each academic mission area and coordinate individual faculty member’s connections with and utilization of such resources. Enhance knowledge of these resources by communicating with individuals who have similar functions.
Maintains and advances the department’s approach to communicating available faculty development resources and processes, including website content management.
Coordinates the Department’s efforts to create a formal, accessible, and robust faculty mentorship program.
Works with Directors to coordinate the Department’s programs.
Collaborates with leadership in developing activities and events aimed at enhancing faculty member engagement and satisfaction.
Works with Program leadership and others to facilitate assessment of the Program’s effectiveness.
Tracks expenditures and project costs for ongoing and new initiatives to work within program budgets.
Ensures consistency and efficiency in office processes and oversees administrative aspects of day-to-day operations. Work with members to reduce inefficiencies in core program processes, communications and resource deployment.
Prepares, composes, and distributes routine correspondence, memoranda, guideline books, meeting minutes, and other documents for programs.
Coordinates and records referrals and evaluations flowing through the program and track faculty utilization and satisfaction with faculty development support services.
Oversees the production and distribution of the Departments quarterly communication (a.k.a. “electronic newsletter”) to faculty. Works with staff members to plan and develop content including the identification of staff, divisions and/or or programs to be featured, assembles and organizes related content, and coordinates distribution.
Assumes other administrative responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the leadership.
Bachelor's degree required.
Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, nonprofit management or related field preferred but not required.
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills required; some grant writing experience preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft computer software applications, working knowledge of content management and publishing, software, and database technologies.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.
High level of attention to detail; ability to multi-task.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Health Administration (Required)

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

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are 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

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