Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Program Coordinator!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
The Office of Strategic Partnership in Health, Education and Resources (SPHERE) at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine works to advance health equity by cultivating meaningful partnerships across the university and surrounding communities. SPHERE recognizes that bringing together individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences strengthens scholarship and supports the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.
Through education, community partnerships, signature programs and events, SPHERE supports initiatives designed to address health disparities and strengthen connections between the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and the communities it serves. To learn more about SPHERE and its programs, visit the SPHERE website.
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator is a position within the Strategic Partnership in Healthcare Education and Resources (SPHERE) will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Health Equity and Director of (SPHERE). The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations and activities of a specific program or department. This role ensures that program goals and objectives are met efficiently by coordinating logistics, managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting staff and participants. The Program Coordinator works closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth program delivery, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Key responsibilities typically include scheduling and event planning, programs budget tracking, data management, reporting, and providing administrative and operational support to program leadership. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the process of identifying, recruiting and enrolling for all academic programs affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Temple University Health System (LKSOM/TUHS). The Program Coordinator will represent LKSOM/TUHS at conferences, open houses, campus tours, school visits and other recruitment events and will assist in the coordination of these activities as needed.
Job Details:
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience working in a university setting with experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Demonstrated interpersonal skills and advanced understanding, appreciation, awareness, and knowledge of multicultural issues in higher education, as well as sensitivity and commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion with the ability to collaborate and interact with multiple constituencies of diverse identities and backgrounds.
* Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of student recruitment and admissions.
* Ability to build relationships and network with both campus & local community partners.
* Demonstrated experience interacting with and establishing interpersonal connections with culturally diverse populations.
* Outstanding public relations and customer service skills with the ability to promote recruiting events through a variety of social media outlets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
* Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective public presentations.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
* Must be team-oriented; capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion.
* Ability to evaluate effectiveness of current recruitment efforts against targets and benchmarks and recommend alternatives as needed.
* Tracking budgets and recruitment/marketing expenditures as nee