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What is a health sciences program coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a health sciences program coordinator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.69 an hour? That's $40,960 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 159,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreHealth Sciences Program CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,960

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 11.26%

Black or African American 7.19%

Hispanic or Latino 10.24%

Unknown 4.94%

White 66.09%

Gender

female 67.19%

male 32.81%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a health sciences program coordinator

  1. Explore health sciences program coordinator education requirements

    Most common health sciences program coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.1 %

    Master's

    33.3 %

    Associate

    5.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific health sciences program coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Social Work69.66%
    Mental Health10.19%
    Health Education7.93%
    Curriculum Development5.12%
    Advisory Committee2.67%
  3. Complete relevant health sciences program coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New health sciences program coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a health sciences program coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real health sciences program coordinator resumes.
  4. Research health sciences program coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and write marketing and promotional contents on multiple Facebook and Instagram accounts.
    • Input data using Microsoft spread sheet and create PowerPoint presentations detailing information collect pertaining to efficiency of center programs.
    • Perform administrative functions as needed; updating SharePoint portal, analyzing disbursement requests, and maintaining programs budgets.
  5. Apply for health sciences program coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a health sciences program coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average health sciences program coordinator salary

The average health sciences program coordinator salary in the United States is $40,960 per year or $20 per hour. Health sciences program coordinator salaries range between $29,000 and $57,000 per year.

Average health sciences program coordinator salary
$40,960 Yearly
$19.69 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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