Program Manager

Program Manager

Job no: 507190

Work type: Full-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

This position supports the Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence by overseeing the daily operations and programming of the Dornsife Center Community Wellness HUB. This role manages coordinator team functions, including community access to services, patient triage, scheduling, intake processing, documentation, and coordination of clinical service schedules. The Program Manager also oversees communication, invoice and report management, data monitoring, and provider calendars.
In addition, the Program Manager serves as a central connector between the HUB, Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP), Drexel College of Medicine (DUCOM), and academic programs. The position is responsible for developing, supporting, coordinating, and implementing health and wellness programming in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to ensure services are responsive, impactful, and aligned with the HUB's mission to advance health equity.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Program Coordination & Implementation
• Plan, organize, and coordinate HUB programming in collaboration with CNHP and DUCOM academic programs, community partners, and other Drexel stakeholders.
• Ensure programs are responsive to community health and wellness needs.
• Support logistics for health screenings, educational events, workshops, and community outreach activities.
• Community Engagement
• Actively engage with community members to understand priorities, concerns, and opportunities for partnership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organizations, residents, and other stakeholders to strengthen HUB programming and impact.
• Data & Outcomes Monitoring
• Collect, track, and report data related to program participation, outcomes, and community impact.
• Use metrics to assess effectiveness of programs and inform future planning.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for HUB leadership and partners.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Serve as liaison between the HUB and CNHP and DUCOM academic programs, supporting experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Coordinate faculty and student involvement in community-based initiatives.
• Promote HUB programming through internal and external communications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in public health, community health, health care administration, social work, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience
• Experience in community engagement, health promotion, or program coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including academic, healthcare, and community partners.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree Preferred

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $52,360.00 to $78,530. per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Sep 4 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Oct 4 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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