Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct.

Working at UMMA

UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here

Benefits and Compensation

UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more!

Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!

SUMMARY

Our Advancement Team is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our larger multi-year grants and strategic projects, such as programming related to clinical transformation, workforce development, etc. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing project priorities and objectives. Work will include proposal and progress report writing and editing, as needed. The Project Coordinator will work with our Chief Executive Officer and Grants Manager to execute project objectives and deliver results, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supporting the organization’s Grants Manager and staff with the planning, scheduling, and running of grants and strategic projects for the organization.
• Monitoring objectives and reporting for the organization’s larger multi-year grants and strategic projects.
• Provide support to Grants Manager and participate in project meetings, including communications with staff and Senior Leadership, as needed.
• Participate in Advancement Team projects, as needed.

Project Coordination

• Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines, and manage supplemental materials required for proposals and reports;
• Persuasively communicating with external organizations to convey the organization’s progress with project goals and objectives;
• Support in writing reports to foundations and other grant-making organizations;
• Communicate with staff across various departments of the organization to gather relevant information and data, for reporting (as required);
• Support in assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations; as applicable.

The Project Coordinator must demonstrate problem solving, leadership, conflict management, and team building skills to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of goals. This position is full-time, hourly, and 40 hours per week.

SECONDARY DUTIES

SERVICE VALUES

All employees are expected to provide the very highest level of service to Clinic patients and their families. In addition, their work ethic is expected to reflect the Islamic values and moral principles that inspired its founders. These include the core values that are universally shared and revered by society at large:

Service

Compassion

Human Dignity

Social Justice

Ethical Conduct

ENVIRONMENT

The environment for this position is medical clinic that is clean and comfortable. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. In addition, the incumbent may travel via personal vehicle or public transportation throughout the community.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

In the course of performing this work, the incumbent:

· Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening

· Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

· Travel via reliable personal vehicle to other facilities throughout Los Angeles may be required for this position

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS/ POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• The successful candidate will be able to draft reporting documents in a clear and compelling manner.
• Excellent writing, analytical, time-management, and research skills are essential.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and have experience managing and coordinating multiple projects.
• A high level of computer literacy is required, including donor-based software.
• Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure, organize and prioritize workload, collaborate, and accept direction. Candidates must also possess the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct manner.
• Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Proof of all COVID-19 vaccines and booster

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• Experience with, knowledge of, multi-ethnic and underserved communities
• Program administration and coordination experience preferred
• Good oral/written communication in English, interpersonal and oral presentation skills for small and large groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher
• Must take initiative and work without supervision

EDUCATION:

• Candidates must have experience managing programs, a Bachelor’s degree, and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree and/or a Project Management Certificate are preferred.

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION

The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment:

• Telephone, cell phone, fax
• Computer, printer and related equipment
• Copy machine
• Audio-visual equipment
• Personal automobile

Computer software may include any or all of the following:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Access
• Design / Publishing software
• Internet Explorer
• Donor Software