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Program Coordinator

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 24, 2026
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator Hiring Department: University Health Service Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040238 FTE: 1.0 Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 4/6/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $46,624.50-$98,904.00 *Final salary offered will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience/qualifications, and budget.* About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Employees performs duties involved in the administration of a University Health Service's TB, respirator fit testing, employee wellness, and other prevention programs for UIC campus including UI Health, DSCC, Mile Square, and satellite campuses (Rockford and Peoria, etc.). Assist with compliance for the Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory requirements. Partners with various campus and UI Health entities on health promotion programs. Duties & Responsibilities 1. Partners with the UHS leadership, responsible for implementing program priorities, setting goals, and objectives in the ongoing process of the TB and Respiratory Fit Testing programs. a. Plan, organize, and execute annual onsite TB and RFT surveillance program for UIC campus, including UI Health, BRL, and satellite campuses, in coordination with clinical leadership. b. Formulate and report on TB and RFT program compliance and patterns for UIC campus, including UI Health, BRL, and satellite campuses, as needed. c. Coordinates, implements, and reports on TB exposure monitoring and tracking. d. Reviews raw data with UHS leadership to determine TB conversion. e. Benchmark successful program initiatives and apply findings to program enhancement as needed. 2. Assist UHS clinic team to develop strategies for prevention of workplace illness and injury including updating annual plans, presenting data to departmental leaders, and coordinating UHS programs around injury prevention. a. Work collaboratively with hospital safety officer and EOC team members around developing strategies for hazard identification and assessment. b. Assist with departmental reporting on Zero Harm injuries including Safe Patient Handling & Mobility and Workplace Violence prevention. c. Monitor existing safety resources and federal regulatory bodies and make recommendations for changes/updates to existing policies as appropriate. d. Provide departmental education on topics related to workplace safety and wellness. Contribute written articles to internal and external publications. 3. Assist with Safe Patient Handling (SPH) initiatives in coordination with SPH Program Director. 4. Partners with campus entities to develop Wellness initiative and programs including UI Health initiatives, campus initiative and Exercise is Medicine a. Develop innovative and creative approaches to engage employee health and wellness. b. Collaborate with internal and external partners on program implementation. c. Participate in developing timelines, communications, and content for wellness programs initiatives. 5. Manages the UHS department website. 6. Provides program knowledge, education and expertise of processes related to TB and Fit testing, including training and educational sessions, and pursues professional development activities to expand knowledge and maintain currency. 7. Provides management reports, analyses, data, and information for administrative purposes 8. Sets and interprets operating policies and processes for the unit; reviews, initiates programs and operations; establishes policies relating to utilization of office resources related to TB, fit testing, and any other regulatory compliance as needed. 9. Acts as point of contact with campus, agency and university departments and represents the senior administrator on various committees. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required. Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization: Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (120 hours) in public, mental, and/or medical health education, social work, psychology, student personnel/affairs, education or communications. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in Public Health related to TB surveillance, respirator fit testing, safe patient handling, employee wellness, and other prevention programs (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) OSHA training certificate completion in Respiratory Protection, Incident Investigation, OSHA standards for General Industry, Health Hazard Awareness preferred. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Skill in oral and written communication Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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