Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short DescriptionThe Workforce Coordinator is responsible for ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet operational demands while fostering a positive work environment for employees. Key responsibilities include monitoring daily staffing, collaborating with department managers for shift coverage, assisting in recruitment and onboarding processes, and maintaining accurate records of employee availability and skills. Additionally, the coordinator tracks attendance and manages time-off requests, all while contributing to strategic workforce planning initiatives. The role requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as adaptability to changing circumstances. Experience Required- 0-2 years of experience required
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred- Population Health, Public Health, Community Health, Health Sciences, Social Work
- Proactively monitor daily staffing levels, making necessary adjustments to schedules to effectively support operational requirements.
- Collaborate closely with department managers to ensure that all shifts are sufficiently covered.
- Provide support in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for new employees, contributing to a seamless integration
- Develop and maintain employee schedules, managing shift swaps and coverage for absences to facilitate a smooth workflow.
- Maintain accurate records of employee availability and skill sets to ensure optimal staffing decisions.
- Work in partnership with Human Resources and management on strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Track and record employee attendance while managing time-off requests in a fair and consistent manner.
- Meet all KPI requirements
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Population Health, Public Health, Community Health, Health Sciences, or Social Work
What We Do
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey, providing primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care within one complete health system. It operates three hospitals, including a Level I trauma center and a regional children's hospital, along with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, urgent care centers, and more than 130 outpatient offices. It is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
