Administrative Coordinator
We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator. The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support and performs general office management duties necessary for the efficient operation of an office, unit, or program. The responsibilities of this role require significant collaboration and coordination with others.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office, unit, or program.
- Manage team or individual calendars, plan and schedule meetings, and coordinate associated logistics.
- Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and provide staff support for meetings. Record and draft meeting minutes, monitor and follow-up on action items.
- Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
- May serve as the liaison or contact with internal and external service providers.
- Identify and resolve administrative problems and issues.
- Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, workflow requirements).
- Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to assure efficiency in general office operations; interpret and communicate operating policies
- Develop and compile reports.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations.
- Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
- Perform non-routine and confidential administrative functions, as needed.
- Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
- Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for events/functions.
- Assist with basic financial tasks, e.g. expense reports, invoices, reimbursements.
Position Specific Details
- This position will provide targeted operational and administrative support to the Finance and Sponsorship Committee and the Communications and Marketing Committee in preparation for and during the International Primary Health Care Conference 2025 (ICPHC25), scheduled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 6-10, 2025.
- Assist with identifying and tracking prospective sponsors and funding opportunities.
- Assist in developing and distributing promotional materials (e.g., flyers, social media content, email newsletters).
- Support the drafting and dissemination of press releases and media kits.
- Assist with coordinating media outreach and press engagement.
- Monitor and report on engagement metrics from digital communication channels.
- Provide on-site assistance during the conference, particularly in areas related to sponsor representation and media coordination.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
- Two years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with background in health systems in LMICs and Primary Health Care Program Planning.
- Prior experience of Large-Scale Conference Planning and execution.
Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Calendar Management - Intermediate
- Electronic Office Tools - Intermediate
- Event Coordination - Intermediate
- Financial Administration - Intermediate
- Meeting Coordination: - Intermediate
- Office Procedures - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Organizational Skills - Intermediate
- Report Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Administrative Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Administrative Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE
Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Days and hours may vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: 10001142-IH - Social and Behavioral Interventions
Personnel area: School of Public Health