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Program Coordinator - Advisory Unit (MAU), College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 30, 2026
Program Coordinator - Advisory Unit (MAU), College of Medicine Program Coordinator - Advisory Unit (MAU), College of Medicine Hiring Department: DOM Medicaid Advisory Unit Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039242 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: February 5, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63,199.50 - 64,920.96 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. This position will oversee the daily operations and provide operational and project management support for the Medicaid Advisory Unit (MAU). The UIC DOM MAU is partnering with the University of Illinois' Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI) to provide clinical and policy expertise to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medicaid program. This new program will support the development of state Medicaid policy for new and emerging medical practices and will offer coordinated clinical review for both broad and specific clinical programs. The program will coordinate the provision of clinician expertise to OMI and HFS to support current and future prior approval and utilization review activities. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, program and project management, administration of budgets and related fiscal planning, invoicing, maintenance and analysis, and assisting with proposals and financial reports. Duties & Responsibilities: Work closely with team members by monitoring progress of projects on an ongoing basis relative to established timelines and key milestones. Ensure that delays are identified and communicated to the team and key stakeholders. Develop project plans with outlined goals and objectives. Assist in developing strategies and improvements based on evaluation. Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and documentation related to projects and their updates. Monitor expenditure of funds relative to budgetary targets for projects on an ongoing basis. Ensure that variances are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel. Prepare and process paperwork related to the finance operations. Assist with the development of new self-supporting and foundation/gift funds accounts. Establish new Banner account strings as necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and troubleshoot issues. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree. Experience in project management, budgeting, and/or financial management. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems Previous experience in care coordination or utilization management in a healthcare organization Experience with Asana or equivalent project management tools a plus Self-starter and can work independently Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18944?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-59de7441b7a81e418853c2bc96905f60