Equity Program Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

This is a salaried position working weekdays with a flexible start time. After completion of the probationary period there will be an opportunity to work remote 1 day per week.

The selected candidate will have a bachelors or masters degree and at least 2 years of project management experience and be proficient using Microsoft Power Point and Excel.

Experience working with equity data and/or projects and prior experience working in a clinical setting is also preferred.

General Summary:

The Equity Program Manager will be responsible for the collaborative leadership of assigned projects involving the Nursing and Allied Health Equity Program. The position supports the design development implementation and continued evolution of a proactive strategy for an innovative program focused on enhancing equity through assessment infrastructure education and intervention. The Program Manager works in collaboration with a broad group of stakeholders and interprofessional teams to promote a culture of equity and antiracism throughout the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for overall project management operational support to equity needs of Nursing and Allied Health.
Supports Director Clinical Excellence Equity & Wellbeing in implementation of holistic programming designed to develop skills behaviors and systems that promote equity initiatives and development of an antiracist culture.
Supports the ongoing assessment and tracking of projects. Compiles summaries of participant data and class attendance inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
Coordinates programing including speakers consultants training vendors and other programing needs. Manages multiple projects with deadlines and competing priorities independently.
Promotes and communicates organizations priorities regarding equity and directs staff to appropriate internal and external resources (via rounding social media SharePoint site)
Assists in the development of budget policies and procedures relevant to the operation of equity initiatives.
Supports research opportunities and works collaboratively across disciplines when appropriate to improve equity.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Bachelors degree with masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years in progressively more responsible clinical or management positions including the management of projects.
Competent in interpersonal/interdisciplinary communication group process facilitation negotiation and conflict resolution.
Experience in planning program development decision making and outcome evaluation.
Competent in leading and facilitating complex projects involving stakeholders from across the organization.

Highly self-directed in acquiring the knowledge and skills required to lead or facilitate newly assigned projects.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Communicates clearly and concisely in teaching and mentoring others.
Ability to maintain a growth mind-set empathic approach to critical conversations/situations preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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