What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Coordinator position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for monitoring multiple large-scale program activities, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organizational goals. Facilitates communication across departments, monitors program timelines, and supports project implementation to enhance program effectiveness. Tracks and ensures the schedule, budget, and details of various project and program tasks are well organized. Analyzes data, prepares reports, and provides regular updates to program leadership. Identifies and escalates issues and risks and recommends solutions. Leads and provides guidance and support to other administrative team members.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Program support or program management experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE) serves as a central resource hub promoting excellence, engagement, professional growth, mentorship, and work-life integration. CADE is composed of three main pillars: the Office for Research Careers, the Office for Clinical Careers, and the Office for Academic Engagement and Enrichment. Each pillar encompasses several specialized divisions dedicated to faculty, trainees, and students. All initiatives are data-driven and designed to create measurable and sustainable improvements in access, opportunity, fairness, engagement, and
career development. Reporting to the Administrative Director for the Research Oversight Committee and CADE’s Office for Research Careers, and in consultation with the Faculty Directors of ORC and the Graduate Student and Postdoc Division, the senior program coordinator is responsible for high-level project management and analytical support for the ORC and the other CADE offices as needed. This position will help the ORC meet its goals of supporting the career development of research faculty and trainees in their research
careers. This role is pivotal in designing and managing programs, ensuring continuous improvement through data evaluation, and fostering partnerships within the Mass General Brigham community and across affiliated institutions.
Hybrid
Work Location
125 Nashua Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for monitoring multiple large-scale program activities, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organizational goals. Facilitates communication across departments, monitors program timelines, and supports project implementation to enhance program effectiveness. Tracks and ensures the schedule, budget, and details of various project and program tasks are well organized. Analyzes data, prepares reports, and provides regular updates to program leadership. Identifies and escalates issues and risks and recommends solutions. Leads and provides guidance and support to other administrative team members.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
- Leads the coordination and monitoring of multiple program activities, timelines, and budgets.
- Organizes meetings and events, prepares agendas, and attends and participates in stakeholder meetings.
- Assesses and escalates program risks and issues and provides solutions.
- Conducts research, maintains and analyzes data in systems, and develops reports to support programs.
- Assigns and monitors resources effectively to boost program efficiency and maximize deliverables.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Program support or program management experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Basic financial/accounting skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
The Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE) serves as a central resource hub promoting excellence, engagement, professional growth, mentorship, and work-life integration. CADE is composed of three main pillars: the Office for Research Careers, the Office for Clinical Careers, and the Office for Academic Engagement and Enrichment. Each pillar encompasses several specialized divisions dedicated to faculty, trainees, and students. All initiatives are data-driven and designed to create measurable and sustainable improvements in access, opportunity, fairness, engagement, and
career development. Reporting to the Administrative Director for the Research Oversight Committee and CADE’s Office for Research Careers, and in consultation with the Faculty Directors of ORC and the Graduate Student and Postdoc Division, the senior program coordinator is responsible for high-level project management and analytical support for the ORC and the other CADE offices as needed. This position will help the ORC meet its goals of supporting the career development of research faculty and trainees in their research
careers. This role is pivotal in designing and managing programs, ensuring continuous improvement through data evaluation, and fostering partnerships within the Mass General Brigham community and across affiliated institutions.
- Act as the ORC point of contact for day-to-day administrative matters.
- Act as the point of contact for the postdoctoral associations across MGB.
- Manage timelines and logistics for multiple career development programs and events. Assist with program planning and logistics for programs such as the Postdoc Retreat and all MGB Postdoc Association events and initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support and evaluate research training initiatives and analyze program effectiveness to inform strategic planning.
- Take lead role in developing digital content and maintain websites for research trainings and programs.
- Work with CADE administrative leadership to develop appropriate marketing and
- communications to reach the MGB research community.
- Maintain program records and documentation
- Develop surveys for the office’s constituents, in collaboration with the CADE Data Analytics Core
- Organize meetings and distribute information to keep the team on track.
- Coordinate cross-institutional partnerships to expand training opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Hybrid
Work Location
125 Nashua Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $53,040 - $75,889