Adolescent Health Coordinator

Salary:

Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for the position is $68,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/) .

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Job Summary:

The UW Population Health Institute seeks a project coordinator to support adolescent health initiatives at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The Adolescent Health Coordinator is based in the Family Health Section, Bureau of Community Health Promotion, Division of Public Health, DHS. Under the general supervision of the Child and Adolescent Health Unit Supervisor, the coordinator will manage the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program which provides evidence-based positive youth development and social emotional learning programs for middle school-aged youth in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include administering contracts for SRAE sub-grantees, providing fiscal and programmatic oversight, coordinating trainings and technical assistance, conducting needs assessments, and leading quality improvement efforts. The coordinator will also play a key role in federal grant applications and reporting, and will work toward statewide adolescent health goals including supporting adolescent health efforts under the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block grant. This position involves high-level independent tasks and technical assistance on a statewide basis, coordinating with various departments and external partners to improve adolescent health outcomes in areas such as prevention, healthy behaviors, and mental health. This position will also provide content expertise to internal and external partners in topics related to adolescent health and positive youth development, and will be expected to apply a health equity lens to their work.

Key activities will consist of:
- Responsible for oversight and management of Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) programs
- Administer contracts for SRAE sub-grantees and provide fiscal and programmatic oversight
- Coordinate trainings, needs assessments, program implementation, and outcome monitoring
- Provide leadership for federal grant application and reporting
- Support adolescent health focused activities and contracts under the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
- Support statewide goals for adolescent health and wellbeing
- Promote diversity and inclusion in program planning, development, and evaluation
- Coordinate with various departments and external partners to improve adolescent health outcomes

Responsibilities: Plans, analyzes, manages, coordinates, and tracks projects and quality improvement efforts for processes, procedures, and systems. Provides management consulting to improve organizational results.

• 25% Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
• 10% Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams
• 10% Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• 15% Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting
• 40% Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s), serves on committees, and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in public health, social work, sociology, or related field

Qualifications:

Required:
- Professional or lived experience related to adolescent health or youth empowerment and engagement initiatives
- Minimum one year of experience with project management or coordination
- Minimum one year of grant management experience

Preferred:
- Knowledge of public health programs, principles, and policy, systems, and environmental change practices
- Experience with federal grant oversight including preparing and monitoring contracts and budgets
- Familiarity with the Positive Youth Development framework and Life Course Model
- Experience with health equity and social justice initiatives

Skills and Abilities:
- Critical thinking skills including the ability to raise vital questions, gather relevant information, identify solutions, and communicate effectively with others
- Flexibility and resourcefulness to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build partnerships with diverse organizations and teams
- Ability to communicate effectively and interpret detailed policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret data and translate data into action
- Ability to lead and facilitate the work of others in collaborative team settings
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and deadlines while maintaining high quality work.
- Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions from diverse audiences (including public health professionals, community partners, etc.).
- Commitment to fostering and promoting respect and professionalism in the workplace in working with various internal and external partners.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Brittany Brown
brittany.brown@wisc.edu
608-265-2978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Project Coordinator(AD035)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH INST/PHI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

303406-AS

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