What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Department of Community and Behavioral Health position at Jobs@UIOWA?
Position Specific Summary:
This position will support the efforts of the University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) team.
Operational and Financial Management:
Assist with community engaged activities related to cancer prevention and control efforts, across Iowa.
Assist community organizations with the implementation, adaptation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Review literature related to the fields of implementation science, community engagement, cancer prevention and control, among other public health literature as needed.
Assist with the coordination, scheduling, and support of meetings.
Identify cancer-related needs or interests of communities in Iowa
Collect and report on activities and impact.
Assist in creation, coordination, and delivery of community and professional presentations, informational materials, and reports.
Contribute to technical writing of scientific papers, manuscripts, and grant applications as needed.
Communication and Outreach:
Develop and maintain cooperative, positive working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in cancer prevention and control.
Connect community partners with data, tools, resources, research collaborators, and accurate information.
Connect Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center staff, researchers, and faculty to community partners.
Present results/findings at team meetings, departmental meetings, and partner meetings.
Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
Attend conferences as a representative of The University of Iowa presenting on the work of the Community Outreach & Engagement team.
Lead the dissemination of communication products, including posters, conference presentations, fact sheets, and toolkits.
Quality Improvement:
Coordinate program activities to ensure compliance with University of Iowa policies, procedures, practices and programs, as well as with federal, state and local legal/regulatory standards.
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of current procedures and help resolve and strategize issues that may arise.
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position.
- Remote work available.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field and a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in administration is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Previous experience building and maintaining partnerships.
Ability to travel within the State of Iowa is required. A valid US driving license and ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Zoom
Must reside in Page County, Fremont County, Mahaska County, Des Moines County, or Carroll County, Iowa.
Highly Desirable Qualification:
Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
Desirable Qualification
Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis.
Experience with identifying, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions.
Previous experience in program and/or project management.
Knowledge of and experience related to health and cancer-related issues facing communities in Iowa.
Personal or professional experience with cancer, cancer control, public health, and/or health care.
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 remote 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: 100% appointment
Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa
Pay Level: 4A
Contact Information:
Organization: College of Public Health
Contact Name: Kay Shie
Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu
