Program Specialist - Operations
Access Community Health Centers
Madison, WI · Posted November 5, 2026
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November 2026
- #8Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Great Lakes49 / 100 · of 16
- #8Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Midwest57 / 100 · of 20
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- #10Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes56 jobs · of 36
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- #11Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest51 / 100 · of 20
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
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- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
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About the job
The Program Specialist will work within and across a variety of functional areas throughout the organization. The Program Specialist performs a wide range of duties and roles, including administrative support, project management; meeting coordination and management; document preparation and management; data gathering, research and analysis; and workflow development.
The Program Specialist can function independently, develop and implement systems and processes, coordinate and manage workgroups, and workflow projects, establish timelines and stay on task. The Program Specialist has strong attention to detail and is able to be flexible and reprioritize as necessary. The Program Specialist ensures confidential information is handled with extreme sensitivity and interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. This position is able to prioritize tasks and activities and utilizes excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Program Specialist requires effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
This position utilizes Microsoft Office products, databases, and other software on a daily basis. The Program Specialist participates in professional associations and professional development opportunities as applicable.
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and ability to navigate databases and other software programs as needed.
Proficient communication and business writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Project coordination/project management experience.
Compensation and Benefits:
Our total compensation package includes competitive wages and a full range of attractive benefits:
Health insurance Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Long and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
Paid time off program (216 hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time)
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account
Transportation program
Childcare referral program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other:
Access Community Health Centers is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Support our mission:
Improving health. Improving lives.
COVID-19 Vaccine:
Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status