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Program Coordinator
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to support program planning, operational execution, and stakeholder coordination for a Contract position based in Palo Alto, California. This role partners with clinical, administrative, and service teams to organize initiatives, improve workflows, and maintain strong communication across departments. The position also contributes to customer support, marketing logistics, and project documentation while helping ensure activities align with organizational standards and service goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate program activities from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, scope, and expectations are clearly defined and tracked.<br>• Support initiatives that strengthen internal operations and contribute to service growth by organizing tasks, updates, and follow-through across teams.<br>• Arrange and manage workgroups focused on process improvement, and prepare meeting summaries and related communications for stakeholders.<br>• Assist with patient-facing coordination by applying knowledge of care coordination processes to help address inquiries and visit-related needs.<br>• Oversee logistics for promotional materials, events, and outreach efforts tied to internal and external program activities.<br>• Participate in sourcing and evaluation activities for external consultants, contractors, and vendors as needed.<br>• Monitor projects for adherence to departmental, hospital, and university policies through consistent quality review practices.<br>• Review current business processes, document findings, and recommend practical workflow adjustments to support desired project outcomes.<br>• Foster positive and attentive interactions with clients, community members, vendors, and internal partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.<br>• Experience in program coordination, project support, operations, or a related function, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.<br>• Working knowledge of project management methods and process improvement principles.<br>• Strong ability to organize large amounts of information, identify key details, and produce accurate documentation.<br>• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, meet deadlines, and solve problems effectively.<br>• Comfort working with diverse stakeholder groups, including clinical, administrative, and international audiences.<br>• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
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  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 51 - 61 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Program Coordinator to support program planning, operational execution, and stakeholder coordination for a Contract position based in Palo Alto, California. This role partners with clinical, administrative, and service teams to organize initiatives, improve workflows, and maintain strong communication across departments. The position also contributes to customer support, marketing logistics, and project documentation while helping ensure activities align with organizational standards and service goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate program activities from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, scope, and expectations are clearly defined and tracked.<br>• Support initiatives that strengthen internal operations and contribute to service growth by organizing tasks, updates, and follow-through across teams.<br>• Arrange and manage workgroups focused on process improvement, and prepare meeting summaries and related communications for stakeholders.<br>• Assist with patient-facing coordination by applying knowledge of care coordination processes to help address inquiries and visit-related needs.<br>• Oversee logistics for promotional materials, events, and outreach efforts tied to internal and external program activities.<br>• Participate in sourcing and evaluation activities for external consultants, contractors, and vendors as needed.<br>• Monitor projects for adherence to departmental, hospital, and university policies through consistent quality review practices.<br>• Review current business processes, document findings, and recommend practical workflow adjustments to support desired project outcomes.<br>• Foster positive and attentive interactions with clients, community members, vendors, and internal partners from diverse backgrounds.
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Program Coordinator Job in Palo Alto, CA | Robert Half