Program Coordinator LCH

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.

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Responsible for supporting the operation of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) under the direction of the Director, HRPP.  The HRPP Coordinator provides critical administrative and operational support to the Director of the HRPP. This role assists with coordinating HRPP activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies, and supporting the Director in implementing program initiatives, process improvements, and quality assurance activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports the operation of the Human Research Protection Program under the direction of the Director.
• Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Director of the HRPP, including scheduling, preparing meeting materials, tracking deadlines, and assisting with special projects.
• Helps coordinate HRPP meeting logistics, including agenda preparation, document distribution, and minutes.
• Coordinates the daily operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Plan and takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery.
• Coordinate communication with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining registry, database, of client/program information. May include facilitating collection, tracking, and reporting of data and other project activities in a timely manner to demonstrate impact for internal reporting, grant applications, stewardship reports and other related requests. 
• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program’s status and any problems or potential problems.
• Assists in scheduling delays and develops alternate plans.
• Ensure that the services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the program. 
• Assist with the collection of feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. 
• Coordinate activities in special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Bachelors degree in related field required.
• At least two years of related experience required.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
•  Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
   

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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 building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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 affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  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