Program Coordinator

Note for applicants:  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they check all the boxes in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. If you think you have the skills for the job, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the listed qualifications.
 
The Center for Practical Bioethics raises and responds to ethical issues in health and healthcare. The Center is one of the few organizations in the United States to focus on the applied practice of bioethics, keeping people and the community at the center of our focus, work, and impact.
 
Oftentimes, we help to facilitate and amplify the work of others, by offering principled recommendations, technical assistance, and guidance on decisions or proposed initiatives.
 
Like many nonprofits, the Center is increasing business acumen to ensure the enduring legacy of our efforts and to secure an expanding impact in the community. This opportunity is to help unify the Center’s approach to projects and initiatives, offering program support to professional (usually PhD trained) program leaders.
 
Establishing workflows, using technology to support and expand programs and impact, supporting excellence in the customer experience, and building relationships with partner organizations are key components of the position.
 
Although based in Kansas City, the Center’s portfolio is national, and growth is expected across the United States and globally.  
Environment.

The Center is comprised of dedicated, mission-driven professionals. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment and culture for people of all backgrounds and experiences.
 
Highly flexible work hours, remote work, a four-day workweek, and other employee-centered approaches help to maintain a healthy work-life balance and increase job satisfaction.
 
We are excited to offer a four-day workweek under our new productivity policy! This means 100% pay, 80% work time, and 100% productivity.
 
The position is embedded in a relatively small team – mastery of adaptation to multiple roles and complex projects to achieve overall center goals and objectives is required.
 
Every member of our team is respected and honored for their contributions, and we seek to continually act with kindness and humility in all our work.

•  Principal Functions
• Program coordination of Center initiatives 
• Promotion of established health ethics and consultation services
• Cultivating customer satisfaction and achievement of performance milestones

Principal Responsibilities: Program Coordination of major Center initiatives that advance ethics in healthcare (both clinical and community health). Major components of this role are knowledge of workflows, team collaboration, technology to support project coordination, meeting and exceeding project-based goals and objectives, drafting and delivering reports and presentations, and creative solutioning.
 

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Center’s vision, mission, and strategic initiatives on an ongoing basis. 
• Participate on Center task forces and committees to perform special projects as needed.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Skilled in establishing and tracking self and organizational performance goals and measures.
• Business degrees and experience are welcome.
• Promotion and presentation skills (ability to speak to diverse audiences regardless of participants’ educational background).
• Proficiency in listening, reflection, introspection, and thoughtful articulation. 
• Readiness to seek guidance, correction and support under challenging circumstances. 
• Sound orientation to value assessment, cost, timelines, and measurable project outcomes.
• Responsive to colleagues, ability to work in teams and to share in successes and failures.
• Ability to select, develop and manage external resources to carry out the goals of the Center.
• Adapts well to change. Sees change as a source of opportunity, not as something to resist.
• Can be counted upon to do what they say will be done.

• Ability to build effective relationships with Center team members, leadership, community members, volunteers and other constituents—even during high pressure, high conflict situations. Acts as an effective ambassador to the external world.
• Orientation toward self-improvement. Seeks critical feedback routinely and responds with personal commitment to increase effectiveness.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner and with utmost integrity.
• Understands the collaborative role of the Center in the community and in service to the goals of the organization(s) being served.

 Anti-Discrimination: The Center for Practical Bioethics is committed to anti-discrimination in all its policies and procedures. Non-discrimination shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

To apply, please email James Stowe at jstowe@practicalbioethics.org.