Affiliation Programs and Communications Coordinator

Affiliation Programs and Communications Coordinator

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED's core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Title
- Affiliation Programs and Communications Coordinator

Position Type
- Admin/Professional

Department
- Strategy and Transformation

Full or Part Time
- Full Time

Pay Grade - MN8

Starting Salary Range: $49,120– $53,000, commensurate with experience

During the first six months of employment, this position will be fully in person, with three days per week at NEOMED's Rootstown campus and two days per week at the Cleveland Health Innovation Center in Cleveland. After six months, the position will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with up to two remote workdays per week.

NEOMEDis committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage:
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement:
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off:
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits:
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151) Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary
- The Affiliation Programs and Communications Coordinator provides administrative support, communications and marketing, and event planning for affiliation objectives within NEOMED's major affiliation portfolio, supporting research focus areas and innovation focused objectives involving university researchers and clinical faculty from affiliated hospital partners by strengthening coordination, visibility, engagement, and execution across initiatives. This role helps expand program awareness, coordinate research-related events, and builds a digital presence that reflects the impact of NEOMED's academic and research community.

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategy and Transformation, this role works closely with affiliation objective leads and collaborates with project managers assigned to move deliverables forward.

Principal Functional Responsibilities
- Administrative Support and Coordination:
Provides administrative support for research objectives within the affiliation portfolio, including scheduling, calendar coordination, meeting logistics, agenda preparation, minutes, follow-up, and routine correspondence. Supports committee leads, research area faculty, clinical faculty partners, and project managers by preparing materials, maintaining documentation, and coordinating administrative next steps. Manages purchasing, travel, reimbursements, invoice processing, P-card reconciliation, expense documentation, and equipment tracking. Maintains records, shared files, contact lists, calendars, and tracking tools to support communication, deadlines, and deliverables.

Communications, Marketing, and Digital Engagement:
Develops communications and digital content that increase awareness of affiliation objectives, research focus areas, faculty expertise, student experiences, program outcomes, and milestones. Collaborates with faculty, staff, students, project managers, and affiliated hospital partners to gather stories, align messaging, and support a cohesive brand experience. Creates and updates content for websites, newsletters, brochures, presentations, and social media platforms, including Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, X, and You Tube.

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