Project Coordinator
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 28 - 38
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
Center for African American Health-----
Center for African American HealthPosition Title:
Project CoordinatorJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Centers mission to advance health equity through education research training and outreach. The role coordinates programs and partnerships across Wichita and Kansas City strengthens local engagement and supports data collection and reporting. The position reports to the Center Director and works with associate directors and staff across sites. The role also includes engaging with community health stakeholders contributing to data analysis reporting and supporting the development of research proposals.There is significant overlap in the communities and stakeholders served by both centers and the coordinator will work collaboratively across Kansas City Wichita and with faculty and staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Collaborate to support the Centers research and community engagement activities in Kansas City and Wichita ensuring alignment across all pillars: of research education training and outreach.
- Build and maintain relationships in Wichita by attending and representing the organization at events in both areas.
- Develop and execute strategies to spread knowledge about the center and its initiatives across both communities.
- Enhance community understanding and support for the center by engaging with local stakeholders and organizing educational events.
- Represent the organization at various events and meetings in Wichita ensuring consistent engagement and representation.
Pillars
Community Engagement
- Build and maintain partner relationships in Wichita and Kansas City.
- Represent the Center at meetings and community events.
- Plan and execute outreach strategies that grow awareness of Center programs.
- Support logistics for local education and engagement initiatives.
Education
- Coordinate workshops forums and learning sessions.
- Prepare and share resource materials with residents and partners.
- Track attendance and basic outcomes for events.
Research
- Collect program data and maintain clean records for Wichita-based projects.
- Assist with surveys focus groups and IRB-approved activities as directed.
- Support preparation of summaries and reports.
Training & Outreach
- Support mental health chronic disease and wellness program delivery.
- Coordinate logistics for state and regional awareness events.
- Document outreach meetings and expenditures for reporting.
Additional Duties
- Assist with newsletters event promotion and basic social media coordination.
- Contribute to quarterly impact updates and year-end summaries.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
May be hybrid (in-person and remote).
This position requires occasional travel and may require evening or weekend hours depending on event or project needs.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel occasionally to Wichita.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
3 years of experience in project coordination health promotion programming community outreach or research support. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
Project management experience.
Experience using data management systems and/or programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree
Work Experience:
Prior experience in community settings (organizations non-profit government etc.).
Experience with program implementation and capacity building.
Skills
Communication.
Computer skills.
Organization.
Interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$28.20 - $38.35
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
- Project Coordination
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
