Department Coordinator Jobs

Department Coordinator jobs are open across healthcare, education, finance, and corporate operations, from entry-level to senior coordinator roles, with specializations in project support, office administration, and cross-functional team coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles209+
Top statePennsylvania
Top employerTJ Maxx
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Work type48% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Retail Department Coordinator
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Retail Department Coordinator
Marshalls
Westminster, Colorado
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
$16.75 - $17.25/hr
10,000+

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Retail Department Coordinator
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Retail Department Coordinator
Marshalls
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$14.25 - $14.75/hr
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator 2 - Department of Medicine/ROAR Team
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Clinical Research Coordinator 2 - Department of Medicine/ROAR Team
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Retail Department Coordinator
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Retail Department Coordinator
Marshalls
North Canton, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$14.5 - $15/hr
10,000+

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Retail Department Coordinator
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Retail Department Coordinator
TJ Maxx
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
$16 - $16.5/hr
10,000+

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Department Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • TJ Maxx38
  • Marshalls22
  • Sierra11
  • HomeGoods10
  • University Of Washington9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in department coordinator jobs.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field
  • Proficiency with office productivity suites and calendar management tools
  • Experience coordinating schedules, meetings, and administrative workflows across teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external correspondence
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing tasks under pressure
  • Familiarity with document management systems and basic data entry or reporting tools

Tips for Your Department Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to each department

Department coordinator roles in healthcare look for HIPAA awareness and scheduling software experience, while corporate operations roles prioritize project management tools. Swap in relevant terminology for each application so your resume mirrors the department's actual workflow.

Highlight cross-functional coordination wins

Hiring managers want proof you can keep multiple teams aligned. List specific examples where you managed competing priorities, routed communications between departments, or resolved a process bottleneck, not just that you supported a team.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists department coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search by department type not just job title

Many coordinator postings are listed under department-specific titles like HR coordinator, operations coordinator, or academic department coordinator. Searching those variations surfaces openings that a plain job-title search misses.

Prepare concrete answers about your tools

Interviewers for coordinator roles almost always ask about your proficiency with scheduling, documentation, and project tracking software. Name specific tools you have used and describe an outcome you achieved with each one before you walk in.

Follow up with a process-focused thank-you note

After your interview, send a note that references a specific workflow or coordination challenge discussed and briefly explains how your approach would address it. That detail signals operational thinking, which is exactly what department coordinator hiring managers want to see.

Department Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most department coordinators?

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra are hiring the most department coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Washington, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large universities consistently post the highest volume of coordinator roles nationwide.

How many department coordinator jobs are remote?

About 52% of department coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in corporate operations, HR coordination, and project support roles. Coordinator positions tied to physical facilities, clinical environments, or in-person event management tend to require on-site presence.

How do you become a department coordinator?

Start by building administrative experience in a support or assistant role where you handle scheduling, correspondence, and document management. Develop proficiency with project tracking and office productivity tools. Move into a coordinator title by demonstrating you can own cross-team workflows independently, then target postings that match the department type where your experience is strongest.

Can I get hired as a department coordinator with little experience?

Yes, many entry-level coordinator roles are designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Emphasize transferable skills from internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs, particularly scheduling, communication, and organizational tasks. Smaller organizations and nonprofit departments often hire coordinators without extensive resumes if you can show ownership of a process, even an informal one.

What does the department coordinator interview process look like?

Most department coordinator interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background and availability. A second round with the hiring manager or department head focuses on how you handle competing priorities, stakeholder communication, and specific tools. Some employers add a brief practical exercise, such as drafting an email or mapping a scheduling process.

Where can I find and apply to department coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to department coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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