Senior Foundation Program Specialist
The Senior Foundation Program Specialist engages in activities that support and promote the goals, strategic direction and overall purpose of the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation, a nationally recognized corporate foundation and regional funder in southeastern Pennsylvania: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Established in 2011, the IBX Foundation leads initiatives to improve healthcare access, strengthen the health workforce, and enable solutions for better community health.
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Manager, Foundation Initiatives, the Senior Foundation Program Specialist will:
· Advance health workforce initiatives with a focus on leadership and innovation in nursing and nursing education programs.
· Lead the preparation and presentation of health workforce information and materials for governance meetings, executive and leadership communication, and speaking opportunities.
· Research ideas and recommend approaches to fund and expand health workforce initiatives and broaden program impact.
· Play a key role in planning and implementing health workforce program changes.
· Support and lead multiple related projects for external stakeholder engagement.
· Collaborate regularly to meet deliverables of the IBX Foundation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS). Public health, health policy, or nursing is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with grants and/or non-profit program administration or related experience. Experience with philanthropy strategy and program planning is strongly preferred.
- Ability to analyze information, think strategically, ask questions and solve problems
- Knowledge of and interest in community health
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
- Must take initiative, have exceptional self-management skills and attention to detail
- Must be a team player, eager to take on challenges to advance skills and support the success of the organization
- Concrete experience working with and understanding of cyclical processes
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
All resumes submitted directly to an Independence Blue Cross employee from a vendor via email, the Internet or in any other form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position from the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies Human Resources Department will be deemed the sole property of Independence Blue Cross and the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies. Please note that no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Independence Blue Cross or the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies as a result of the referral or through means other than our established process.