Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Program Director for System Quality & Safety and providing direct support to the Chief and Administrator for Population Health, the Program Coordinator III acts as the operational "air traffic controller” for population health program initiatives.
The role involves end-to-end coordination of over 10 recurring executive-level governance meetings, managing cross-functional projects, and serving as the department’s program coordinator for all operational activities, HR/payroll liaison work, and process optimization. Working with a high level of independence, this position supports leaders with strategic plans, ensures seamless meeting execution, and drives measurable outcomes that align with MUSC’s Population Health strategic goals.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002372 SYS - System Quality and Safety
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or program coordination, including at least three (3) years supporting executive leadership.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Experience producing meeting minutes, action logs, and executive‑level communications.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
- Project‑management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
- Familiarity with enterprise HR/payroll systems (e.g., OurDay, Axiom) and financial tracking.
Additional Job Description
NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions)
*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions
*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions)*
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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