Department coordinator vs coordinator

The differences between department coordinators and coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a department coordinator, becoming a coordinator takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a department coordinator has an average salary of $44,673, which is higher than the $41,599 average annual salary of a coordinator.

The top three skills for a department coordinator include customer service, patients and patient care. The most important skills for a coordinator are customer service, patients, and excellent organizational.

Department coordinator vs coordinator overview

	Department Coordinator	Coordinator
Yearly salary	$44,673	$41,599
Hourly rate	$21.48	$20.00
Growth rate	-8%	12%
Number of jobs	67,423	151,508
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	6	12

What does a department coordinator do?

A department coordinator is responsible for supporting business operations and management tasks to ensure that the company meets its daily operational goals and objectives. Department coordinators coordinate the project progress of each department and maintain the adequate allocation of funds and resources to perform operations timely and efficiently. They also negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors for materials that are essential for company products and processes. A department coordinator must have excellent communication and organizational skills, especially in writing reports, attending meetings, and handling clients' inquiries and concerns.

What does a coordinator do?

Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements. They are in charge of following through negotiations between the two parties regarding work. They see through the conduct of such contracts by ensuring that all terms are amenable to both parties. They maintain records and other necessary data and paperwork. They also ensure that office policy and guidelines are being followed. Coordinators also ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Department coordinator vs coordinator salary

Department coordinators and coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Department Coordinator	Coordinator
Average salary	$44,673	$41,599
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $61,000	Between $27,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	GLG	Meta
Best paying industry	Finance	Technology

Differences between department coordinator and coordinator education

There are a few differences between a department coordinator and a coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Department Coordinator	Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	University of Southern California

Department coordinator vs coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between department coordinators' and coordinators' demographics:

	Department Coordinator	Coordinator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 30.3% Female, 69.7%	Male, 36.3% Female, 63.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 5.3% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 6.4% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	11%

Differences between department coordinator and coordinator duties and responsibilities

Department coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage RFP process; act as key liaison for corporate clients and corporate sales director.
Manage hotel database, Delphi, including assigning ballroom for events, issuing contracts and arranging menus.
Manage end-to-end request for proposal (RFP) process; from client presentation creation to demonstration via on-site or WebEx.
Implement financial monitoring systems and monitor cash management including controlling production expenditures, and managing payroll and petty cash.
Administer, organize, and file patient paperwork including HIPAA forms.
Facilitate bi-rotational meetings on various healthcare topics which includes HIPAA and culture of safety.

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Coordinator example responsibilities.

Conduct kaizen blitz in the machine shop that achieve higher productivity and efficiency gains.
Manage documented records of meetings and contact with Pre-K teachers to discuss relevant information concerning children and families.
Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
Manage IDT roster and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide leadership development opportunities for youth and lead community events and activities for the community.
Facilitate development of veterans individual rehabilitation plans, which provide purpose, organization and empowerment to achieve life goals.

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Department coordinator vs coordinator skills

Common department coordinator skills

Customer Service, 20%
Patients, 20%
Patient Care, 8%
Data Entry, 6%
Payroll, 5%
PowerPoint, 5%

Common coordinator skills

Customer Service, 21%
Patients, 10%
Excellent Organizational, 7%
Data Entry, 5%
Excellent Guest, 5%
Coordinators, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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