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Administrative Coordinator - ENT Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a project you managed on your own from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they can run projects independently, which the posting says is central to this role.

Tell me about a time you improved an office process or system.

What they are checking: Whether they analyze and improve workflows instead of only following them.

Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly when plans changed.

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible, which the posting calls out as important.

Why are you interested in supporting an ENT department?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in the department's work and in health care.

What would you do

A director asks you to do something outside your authority and is in a hurry. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to make a recommendation and get approval, as the posting describes.

Two leaders give you urgent tasks at the same time. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify priorities and communicate rather than guessing.

About the work

How do you manage the calendars and priorities of several directors and physicians at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems for balancing competing needs without dropping important items.

What do you do in Excel when you need to analyze data or track a project?

What they are checking: Whether their Excel skills are strong enough for the analysis the role calls for.

How would you build a PowerPoint for a director presenting to leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce clean, clear work that represents the department well.

How do you handle confidential information in an academic clinical department?

What they are checking: Whether they protect sensitive information about patients and staff.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm The Administrative Coordinator position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for higher-level administrative support to various directors within the organization and must use independent judgment and authority to execute projects and maintain workflow. The incumbent will work as part of team and demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail proficient Microsoft application skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be highly flexible and adaptable. RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently performs high level technical and administrative work supporting the division or unit. • Serves as a project manager for a variety of special projects; conducts special studies and analyses and makes recommendations to resolve organizational, procedural and system problems. • Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms control, supplies inventory, and office layout. • Implements changes independently for areas of responsibility. For issues outside responsibility, makes recommendations and, following managerial review, implements changes. • Uses organizational software applications to research and prepare documents and presentations. Collects, analyzes, and manage data. • Manages calendar; sets meeting priorities; identifies objectives of meetings and identifies materials needed for meeting; exercises judgment to ensure appropriate parties attend meeting. • Screens incoming email, mail and telephone calls to assign priority, route as needed, identify additional resources needed to address and/or respond to the communication. • Independently plans and executes events, activities, and meetings. • Assists with creation, preparation, and distribution of materials to be presented to all levels of organizational staff. • Reads, researches, and routes correspondence while maintaining security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information. • Authors responses on behalf of director or department • Develops and maintains relationships with all internal and external customers including patients, providers, staff and vendors. • Records meeting discussions by attending meetings and recording key discussions and conclusions. • May perform other duties as assigned. Required : • Associates Degree or equivalent relevant (administrative) experience • 3-5 years’ experience in a business office with a strong emphasis on database management and customer service. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel. • Ability to organize and think independently. • Excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred : • Bachelor of Arts degree or business equivalent. • 5 years business experience. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 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. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.