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

The School of Public Health Office of Health Services Research at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

The Program Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of externally funded public health initiatives. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to manage multiple concurrent grants and adapt to evolving project needs. The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively to advance quality improvement efforts in rural and underserved communities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 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.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Grant Leadership and Implementation
o Coordinate and lead activities for externally funded public health grants and initiatives.
o Develop, implement, and adapt strategies to meet grant objectives and deliverables within required timelines and budgets.
o Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and project teams in managing multiple, concurrent projects across varying scopes and timelines.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
o Expand and sustain community-based health programs that address access to care, prevention, and chronic disease management.
o Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders to enhance program impact.
o Establish and facilitate community advisory boards to guide program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Program Evaluation and Data Management
o Develop and implement evaluation plans aligned with grant goals and community needs.
o Collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data to inform program improvement and reporting.
o Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), outcomes, and impact measures.
o Prepare detailed evaluation reports and summaries for internal and external audiences.
o Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with university and IRB requirements.
Training, Communication, and Dissemination
o Develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials for healthcare providers and community partners.
o Contribute to scholarly dissemination activities, including manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports.
o Draft communication materials highlighting program outcomes and community impact.
Sustainability and Growth
o Assist in identifying new funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals to sustain and expand public health initiatives.
o Assist with budget development, project timelines, and resource planning.
Other Duties as Assigned
o Contribute to a collaborative, adaptive, and learning-oriented work environment, supporting emerging needs across programs and grants.

• 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.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate student advising experience is preferred
• Experience in higher education or public sector required.
• Strong leadership/managerial skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.