Program Associate

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Non-Profit

Compensation: $25.00-$28.00/hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:45pm | Hybrid schedule – 2 days onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established non-profit organization within the healthcare space.

Job Description:

The Program Associate will provide administrative and operational support to a busy accreditation department. This individual will assist with scheduling coordination, reporting processes, database management, and communication with field representatives and program stakeholders.

This is a temporary assignment expected to last approximately 60-90 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage scheduling activities for accreditation-related site visits and field representatives
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with organizing site visit logistics for domestic and international programs and institutions
• Review reports and documentation for completeness and accuracy within internal systems
• Maintain and update tracking data related to field representatives and accreditation activities
• Support reporting initiatives and prepare information for team meetings and presentations
• Communicate updates and process changes to field representatives and department stakeholders
• Manage multiple administrative tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
• Provide additional departmental support and special project assistance as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, operations management, data analytics, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare, non-profit, academic, association, accreditation, or medical education environments
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in administrative and reporting tasks
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience working with scheduling coordination and project support functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Comfortable learning and utilizing proprietary database systems and software applications

Additional Details:

• 2-to-3-month assignment
• Hybrid schedule with onsite work in downtown Chicago

Perks:

• Opportunity to support a mission-driven healthcare organization
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Exposure to accreditation and healthcare operations processes
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Gain experience within a nationally recognized non-profit organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.