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

Program Coordinator (Hybrid) – 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 Program Coordinator. 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 illness, care for sick family, or scheduled medical appointments
• 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
• Wellness programs

Grant Leadership and Implementation

• 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.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• 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.

Program Evaluation and Data Management

• 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.

Training, Communication, and Dissemination

• 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.

Sustainability and Growth

• 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.

Other Duties as Assigned

• 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.

• 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…