Program Coordinator I- Contact Lens Service

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Responsible for coordinating and performing complex and varied administrative tasks requiring independent action and the setting of priorities and procedures; implementing effective operational/administrative policies and procedures specific to the achievement of the objectives of the Contact Lens Service. Confers with staff and others to provide technical advice, provide problem-solving assistance, and answer questions about the Contact Lens Service and its goals; refers inquiries to others as needed; prepares or assists in the preparation of periodic reports/updates on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management. Interacts with staff, faculty, patients, and outside vendors in facilitating program objectives.

The Program Coordinator I will be responsible for:

• Coordinating activities and daily operations of a program.
• May be preparing or assisting in the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Conferring with staff and others to provide technical advice, providing problem-solving assistance, and answering questions about the program and its goals. Referring inquiries to others as needed.
• May be preparing or assisting in the preparation of periodic reports and records on program activities, progress, status, or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• May be reviewing applications or other program documents in conjunction with the supervisor to determine acceptance or making decisions pertaining to the program.
• May be assisting in the coordination of recruitment efforts.
• Drafting written communication and promotional literature.
• May be assisting in planning workshops, meetings, or conferences; coordinating logistics, scheduling, and participant communications.
• Interacting and maintaining liaison with staff, faculty, and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.

To qualify you must have:

• Associate’s Degree is required
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• One year of relevant experience
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• The ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.