Position Overview
In alignment with MOLA’s mission, the Program Manager role provides dedicated programmatic leadership within MOLA’s Academic Pathways Division. This role is designed for a detail-oriented professional with strong project and program management skills who will co-lead, coordinate, and oversee MOLA’s academic, research, and mentorship programming.
The Program Manager plays a central role in advancing MOLA’s pipeline-building efforts for Latino/a/e/x Hispanic and related identities (LHS+) health professionals and trainees nationwide. This position offers a clear growth pathway within MOLA’s organizational structure, with potential advancement into senior leadership roles.
Organizational Context
MOLA is a nonprofit professional medical association focused on advancing representation, wellness, and equity for LHS+ communities across healthcare fields. MOLA operates through two strategic divisions:
- Academic Pathways
- Leadership and Administrative Pathways
The Program Manager operates primarily within Academic Pathways and works closely with the President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and the Leadership and Administrative Lead (Fellow).
Program Manager Objectives
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- Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of all Academic Pathways programs and initiatives.
- Lead and manage programmatic components of awarded grants.
- Develop a working understanding of nonprofit healthcare and public health organizations.
- Align individual programs and projects with broader organizational strategy.
- Provide professional leadership in a mission-driven healthcare nonprofit setting.
- Lead and manage MOLA’s day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment between programs, committees, communications, and strategic priorities set by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Scope of Work
The Program Manager is responsible for strategic, medium-scale, and small-scale programmatic projects, including:
- Program planning and execution
- Committee coordination and logistical support
- Data tracking, reporting, and outcomes measurement
- Event planning and execution
- Communication content development related to programs
- Outreach and stakeholder engagement
- Sourcing, managing, and coordinating application and submission of organizational grants
Academic Pathways Programs
- Education and Research
- Scholars Programs (MOLA-MRF Scholars, Faculty Scholars)
- Latinx Health Conference (Location: [TBD], Date: [TBD])
- Mentorship Program:
- General Mentorship
- Sexual and Gender Minority Health
- International Health Graduates
- DACA Aves del Paraiso
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate scholarship application, awarding, and program management processes.
- Support and contribute to grant-writing initiatives and manage awarded grants.
- Lead planning and execution of the annual Latinx Health Conference and related academic events.
- Schedule, co-lead, and support monthly Academic Pathways committee meetings.
- Provide regular program updates to the Board of Directors.
- Develop and manage MOLA’s Annual Outcomes Report.
- Coordinate program-related communications in collaboration with the Leadership and Administrative Lead.
- Facilitate and manage MOLA’s Mentorship Program, including mentor and mentee recruitment, matching, engagement, and evaluation.
- Design and implement program evaluation tools and outcome surveys.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Public Health, Health Administration, program management, or related field).
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two years of professional experience or equivalent graduate-level training.
- Strong alignment with MOLA’s mission and values.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders.
- Bilingual Spanish-English required.
Location and Schedule
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- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Approximately 80% remote, 20% in-person (primarily Chicago-based events).
- Flexible schedule with frequent evening and weekend meetings.
- Board meetings typically held remotely on the third Saturday of the month.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: [TBD]
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid Time Off: [TBD]
- Add Start date for Jun 1, 2026, in interview mention the transition month
Leadership and Administrative Fellowship
Fellowship Overview
In alignment with MOLA’s mission, the Leadership and Administrative Fellowship provides graduate-level trainees with immersive, hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, management, and operations. The fellowship is designed to support individuals pursuing careers in healthcare administration, public health, and nonprofit leadership.
The Fellow gains broad exposure across organizational functions while contributing meaningfully to MOLA’s leadership, governance, and operational work.
Areas of Focus
- Leadership
- Development and Fundraising
- Governance
- Finance
- Communications
- Membership Engagement
Fellowship Objectives
- Apply academic learning to real-world organizational leadership.
- Understand nonprofit healthcare and professional association structures.
- Develop management, operational, and leadership competencies.
- Learn how projects align with organizational strategy and mission.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit operations and governance.
Fellowship Structure
The Fellowship includes learning and operational experience across three primary areas:
- Organizational Development
- Board and Executive Committee support
- Governance processes and administration
- Leadership and Management
- Budgeting and financial operations
- Fundraising and grant development
- Communications and membership engagement
- Coordination with Academic Pathways
- Administrative and logistical support to Academic Pathways
- Close collaboration with the Program Manager
Term and Time Commitment
- Fellowship duration: 12 months (Dates: [TBD])
- Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with frequent evening meetings
- Approximately 90% remote, 10% in-person
- Busiest periods include Summer and Fall
Supervision
- Fellowship Preceptors:
- MOLA President
- Immediate Past President
Stipend
- Monthly stipend: 1,000.00
- Monthly activity and time reporting required
Fellowship Scope and Responsibilities
The Fellow participates in and supports strategic, medium-scale, and operational projects, including:
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- Committee coordination and meeting management
- Board agenda preparation, minutes, and follow-up tracking
- Membership database management and engagement activities
- Event planning and logistics
- Communications coordination with external contractors
- Financial recordkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting
- Standardizing privacy and process regarding the finances
- Budget development and tracking
- Support for MOLA’s Annual Conference (Location: [TBD], Date: [TBD])
Eligibility Requirements
- Intent to pursue or current enrollment in a graduate program related to healthcare.
- Relevant academic or professional experience aligned with MOLA’s mission.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity for LHS+ professionals.
- Bilingual Spanish-English strongly preferred.
Location
- Primarily virtual with in-person events held in Chicago and other locations as applicable.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
How to Apply
- Application dates: [TBD]
- Required materials:
- Statement of interest
- Updated CV
- Three references (names and contact information)