Program Coordinator

About the role

Vision To Learn is a nonprofit dedicated to providing vision care to underserved children. This position is based in Metro Detroit, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with key district partners, clinical staff, and operations team for daily reporting, tracking, communication, and scheduling.
• Outline a strategic schedule for mobile vision clinics at schools according to relevant district calendars.
• Effectively coordinate optometrist staff schedules and approve timesheets.
• Oversee clinic team and ensure staff clearances are provided to school districts in compliance with MOUs.
• Work with operations department, nurses, and county health officials to suggest changes to the schedule and react quickly to urgent needs.
• Coordinate operations staff to input accurate and timely data into relevant VTL systems.
• Collaborate with nurses, principals, and district administrators to collect testimonials and photos.
• Identify and coordinate partnerships for summer exam opportunities.
• Aid in the oversight of the volunteer program.
• Assist with special event planning.
• Support the Program Manager by maintaining relevant programmatic data points, including EHR system, tracking spreadsheets, and Basecamp.
• Maintain communication between the Program Manager, operations staff, and districts regarding schedule changes and updates.
• Be willing to cross-train to work on the mobile clinic as a technician, conduct vision screenings, dispense glasses, and check in glasses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Two or more years’ experience working with schools preferred
• Skilled in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and energetic
• Problem solver with a keen understanding of logistics
• Great multi-tasker with calm under pressure
• Flexible and able to roll up sleeves
• Accurate, organized, and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to commute/travel within the Detroit area

Skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively with team members
• Flexibility to roll up sleeves and move work forward
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance