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West Virginia University · 3 weeks ago

(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - School of Public Health Office of Health Services Research

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

West Virginia University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the School of Public Health Office of Health Services Research. The role involves supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health initiatives while managing multiple grants and building community partnerships to enhance program impact.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead activities for externally funded public health grants and initiatives

Develop, implement, and adapt strategies to meet grant objectives and deliverables within required timelines and budgets

Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and project teams in managing multiple, concurrent projects across varying scopes and timelines

Expand and sustain community-based health programs that address access to care, prevention, and chronic disease management

Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance program impact

Establish and facilitate community advisory boards to guide program planning, implementation, and evaluation

Develop and implement evaluation plans aligned with grant goals and community needs

Collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data to inform program improvement and reporting

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), outcomes, and impact measures

Prepare detailed evaluation reports and summaries for internal and external audiences

Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with university and IRB requirements

Develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials for healthcare providers and community partners

Contribute to scholarly dissemination activities, including manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports

Draft communication materials highlighting program outcomes and community impact

Assist in identifying new funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals to sustain and expand public health initiatives

Assist with budget development, project timelines, and resource planning

Contribute to a collaborative, adaptive, and learning-oriented work environment, supporting emerging needs across programs and grants

Qualification

Program managementGrant coordinationData managementCommunity engagementProject management principlesMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Master's degree in public health or a related field

A minimum of one (1) year of progressively effective experience in program or project management/coordination

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Demonstrated program management/coordination experience with exceptional organizational and time management skills

Group facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills; established skillset in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Strong ability to multi-task multiple projects at the same time

Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals

Demonstrated ability to create and produce clear, concise paper and electronic documents

Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and to coordinate participation of team members from various backgrounds

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Experience in higher education or public sector required

Strong leadership/managerial skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Undergraduate and/or graduate student advising experience is preferred

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

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