Health Education Initiative: Project Coordinator

## Health Education Initiative:
Project Coordinator
** POSITION****:
** A full-time professional academic staff position is available in the newly formed Health Education Initiative beginning  March 1, 2026. The title for this assignment is Project Coordinator.  This appointment is renewable by the supervisor, contingent on performance and funding.  The expected salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
** DUTIES****:
*** Develop and maintain project performance databases and reporting tools to track overall HEI performance.
* Monitor project plans, timelines, milestone, budgets, and expenditures to ensure that all project deadlines and objectives are being met.
* Support participants and stakeholders with planning and execution of HEI objectives.
* Analyze project progress and proactively report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels.
* Communicate regularly with participants and stakeholders to review and revise project timelines, expenditures, and objectives.
* Collaborate with participants and stakeholders to identify risks impacting project completion and help troubleshoot solutions.
* Act as the primary point of contact and provide clear communication on project status to all participants and stakeholders.
* Track and provide guidance on budget for HEI projects.
* Maintain agendas and minutes of HEI meetings.
* Support the Health Education Initiative Advisory Board.
* Support events connected with HEI projects.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:
*** Understanding of the financial and administrative practices of the University and of the relationship between academic and administrative functions.
* Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
* High level organizational and time management skills.
* Effective communication, presentation, and listening skills.
* Ability to quickly troubleshoot complex problems and issues.
* Ability to manage and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
** THE UNIT**:
The Health Education Initiative is a newly established entity to guide implementation of the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan, specifically elements related to health and healthcare. The position reports to the Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Healthcare Education.an institution of approximately 11,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad.

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* Letter of application addressing the job qualifications
* Resume* Names and contact information for three references.

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