Project Coordinator - Center for Rural Health

Description

The is a Project Coordinator position located within the Center for Rural Health and will be responsible for coordination and management of day-to-day operations of programs/projects (as assigned), related to community outreach and engagement. The position will be responsible for key elements of the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, meeting/workshop/event planning, CE/CME for educational offerings, HIPAA online training course, Scrubs Programs, and assists with Project ECHO.

Departmental Information

The Center for Rural Health connects resources and knowledge to strengthen the health of people in rural communities. For 40 years, we have worked with the public and private sectors expanding a circle of partners to develop creative solutions to critical health issues. The Center is located at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks. Our approach is multi-disciplinary, as we create solutions to complex challenges. The Center for Rural Health works with communities, healthcare organizations, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, tribal nations, and rural health stakeholders. Additional information can be viewed at:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, track and report programs/projects related to community outreach and engagement.

• Coordinate Dakota Conference and Healthcare Workforce Related Program(s).

• Assist with ECHO program.

• Support special project assignments and

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of rural health, hospital, and clinic dynamics in the state of North Dakota.

• Ability to connect resources, empower interested persons or organizations, and take on leadership roles.

• Ability to accurately type, proof, edit, and format reports and manuscripts, create agendas, record minutes.

• Knowledge of UND policy and procedure.

• Customer service skills.

• Experience participating in large and small group meetings, in person and by video-conferencing.

• Strong computer aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot IT issues.

• Skills and ability using the internet and search engines.

• Experience, skills, ability in organizing and tracking programmatic activities.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to be self-directed.
• High level of attention-to-detail and the ability to generate timely work products.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel to national, regional, or local events/meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with a major in education/teaching, communications, healthcare administration, health-related field, or similar. Will consider other degrees with relevant experience.
• One year of experience working in project coordination or program development.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience using videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom, WebEx (or similar).
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing, tracking, and writing programmatic reports.
• Experience facilitating meetings and presenting.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.
• Experience working with healthcare systems, organizations, and in community outreach.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$38,000/year (salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience). Full-time, Benefited, Exempt. This position is grant-funded.

Work Schedule/Start Date

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Requires occasional work outside of standard hours due to business travel or events.

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date. Application materials must include cover letter and resume.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.