Program Coordinator II​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Program Coordinator II/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE54665
• Working Title:
  
  Emergency Financial Assistance Program Coordinator
• Department: MG31I:
  
  IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
• Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 09
• Salary Range: $43,/year
• Type:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  MA
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  None
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. On occasion may lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Final date to receive applications:
  June 18, 2026
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

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The department of Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease is seeking a Program Coordinator II to serve as a member of the Emergency Financial Assistance team in order to provide services to patients. The Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) Program Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting patients living with HIV by providing short-term assistance with rent and utilities during times of financial crisis.

This position combines compassionate, client-centered service with rigorous compliance oversight to ensure that all assistance is provided in accordance with Federal Ryan White program requirements and University of Kentucky financial policies. This role is also cross‑trained to provide housing services during employee vacancies and absences. The EFA Coordinator works closely with medical case managers, finance staff, landlords, and utility companies to prevent eviction and service disconnection, helping patients maintain safe, stable housing and continued engagement in medical care.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving vulnerable populations, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook), CAREWare.

Prefer Human/Social Services education background. Prefer experience working directly with and providing services to clients.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.