A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should convey your specific interest in and fit for this position, detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments related to this position.
The Review of application's will begin inJanuary 5,2026: however, applications will be accepted and given full consideration until a suitable is found.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Education Program Coordinator I to join our dynamic, high-functioning partnership team. The Education Program Coordinator will be based at the Henry Ford Health Detroit campus and will support Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (Henry Ford + MSU) project managers and other team members. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project coordination capabilities, strong team-orientation, exceptional organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills. As the Education Program Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating MSU student research and academic project engagement with Henry Ford, enhancing our operational efficiency, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the partnership.
Under light supervision, the Education Program Coordinator performs and/or manages project work of a generally complex nature within and between Henry Ford and MSU, involving coordination of multiple participants and stakeholders. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in working independently to complete projects and assignments. Maintains a high level of responsibility for completion of projects assigned. The Education Program Coordinator may act as a consultant on projects outside of specific assignments.
This position can perform duties in a hybrid work setting, with a blend of in-office and remote work schedule as determined by the supervisor. This position will maintain standard work hours Monday-Friday, with occasional shifts in workdays or hours to accommodate infrequent weekend work in support of programming. The primary office location is Henry Ford Health, Detroit, but may require occasional travel between Henry Ford locations to MSU, East Lansing, which will be considered the work location for that day and is not reimbursable mileage.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· (40%) Logistic & Operational Support:
o Oversee day-to-day operations of the Henry Ford graduate research and education program.
o Manage student onboarding into Henry Ford systems.
o Oversee implementation of student contract agreements between MSU and Henry Ford including memorandum of understanding (MOU).
o Manage temporary housing arrangements for students at Henry Ford during their rotation period, including application intake/processing and coordination.
o Implement graduate student fellowship processing including application intake, review, and award processes.
o Oversee legal and medical documentation, communication setup, and scheduling for ongoing capstone collaborations in collaboration with Henry Ford Innovations (HFI) team members.
o Develop and implement solutions to improve and streamline current processes and procedures related to project work.
o Safeguard and protect confidential information.
o Perform other duties as assigned.
· (30%) Project Management and Program Coordination
o Project management/coordination activities to ensure all process workflows are being handled within the established time parameters by both internal and outside stakeholders.
o Perform administrative follow-up by keeping track of major projects and assigned tasks.
o Maintain consistent communication, address access or regulatory issues, and ensure timely project execution.
o Implement all graduate student Henry Ford-based research and academic support programming.
o Manage the intake, development/scoping, and approval process for healthcare-based student capstone projects working closely with HFI team members.
o Create and manage budgets related to projects and initiatives and monitor spending.
o Create and manage reports and distribute/present to appropriate parties.
· (15%) Organize Key Events & Meetings:
o Organize and attend regular graduate student journal clubs and socials, including food ordering, making reservations, and other tasks.
o Organize professional and career development events/programming for graduate students and investigators.
o Hold regular 1:1 office hours/meetings for graduate students.
o Coordinate and schedule program orientation for rotating graduate students.
o Organize annual graduate student recruitment weekend tours at Henry Ford and participate in annual MSU-based student tours.
o Provide some event support for capstone student engagements.
· (15%) Facilitate Partnerships & Connections:
o Serve as key contact between Henry Ford + MSU and internal and external stakeholders regarding graduate student research experiences.
o Identify and liaise MSU graduate students interested in completing PhD thesis work in a Henry Ford lab, and Henry Ford investigators interested in taking on students into their labs.
o Regularly check-in and coordinate programming with key research and education team stakeholders including Co-Directors of Graduate Studies at Henry Ford, MSU graduate program leadership, and HFI Education Team.
o Assist graduate program director(s) in development of programming, goals, and objectives.
o Create and manage central informational resources (websites, education materials, etc.)
o Support exploration of partnership growth to other MSU graduate and undergraduate programs.
o Connect Henry Ford staff and appropriate MSU faculty, colleges, and student teams for capstone projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme
temperatures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Bachelor's degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
· 1-3yrs relevant work experience.
· Experience working with student support programming and mentorship.
· Experience in event planning/management.
· Experience in university and/or academic setting preferred.
· Experience with student research and education programs preferred.
· Experience with business/administrative processes preferred.
· Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to create, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks and meet established timelines.
· Attention to detail, requiring high levels of accuracy.
· Good interpersonal skills, customer service attributes, and ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders.
· Ability to apply problem solving and critical thinking skills.
· Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and data management applications.
Additional Information
Organization: Corporate Services
Department: Education Admin
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
