Program Coordinator at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

This position oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of multiple projects which consists of a set of closely related subprograms or associated activities. Oversees fiscal, operational and administrative management of select programs; assists faculty, staff and students with travel, serves as principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on operational matters, and provides day-to-day technical/professional guidance and leadership as appropriate to the area of expertise. The project may be scientific, research, education, and/or service oriented, and is partially funded through grant provisions.



Daily Operations

• Manages multiple programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, maintains fiscal records for programs

• Manages daily financial expenditures; monitors budget expenditures


• Assists faculty, staff and students with travel


• Reconciles monthly credit cards


• Greets guests to the office and answers phone for the department


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must be Excel and MS Word proficient with financial and analytical skills


• Must have a knowledge of grants preparation and management


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community


• Program planning and implementation skills


• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures


• Comprehensive working knowledge of the College's financial system (BANNER)


• Ability to take initiative and work independently is required


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills


• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to exercise good judgment in a timely fulfillment of responsibilities

Required Education and Experience



Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years directly related management expertise in fiscal services and administration experience required.



Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

• Usual office environment.


• Manual dexterity

• Visual and auditory acuity

• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

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