Program Coordinator - Department of Community and Behavioral Health

Required Qualifications: 

·       Bachelor’s degree in public health or related social or environmental science field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·       Experience and/or training in community engagement.

·       Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, proactively making

effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Ability to be responsive in a community-engaged environment.

·       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. 

Highly Desired Qualifications:  

·    Master’s degree in public health or related social or environmental science field.  

Desired Qualifications:  

·    Bilingual writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish.

·    Experience with community-based organizations.

·    Experience with K-12 public school system.

·    Experience and/or training in research design/methods; environmental justice; health communication, or other related topics.

·    Experience with project management.

·    Experience in pre and post award management of federal and privately funded research grants and contracts.

·    Experience in conception, planning, and implementation of outreach activities.

·    Experience in writing assistance and proofreading grant proposals. 

·    Some knowledge of university practices, rules, and regulations.

Application Details: 

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. 

Additional Information:

Classification Title: Program Coordinator

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: 75-100% appointment

Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Pay Level: 4A 

Contact Information:

Organization: College of Public Health

Contact Name: Kay Shie

Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu