Project Support Coordinator II, Program - School of Nursing and Health Studies, 80057

Hiring Department

School of Nursing and Health Studies - Collaborative to Advance Health Services

Job Description

Who are you?

You are a true partner who want to use your talents to contribute to the greater good. You truly care for the people on your team and the intended audience of your projects. You go out of your way to give people what they need to thrive. In this position, you will implement the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects, utilizing excellent organization and communication skills.

Who are we?

The Collaborative to Advance Health Services (the Collaborative) at the School of Nursing and Health Studies is a mission-driven, passionate, inclusive team of interdisciplinary public health advocates, researchers, educators, and managers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. We write, develop and implement grant projects that support our overall mission - to advance health and wellness by bringing research to practice, supporting organizations through change processes and providing high quality training and technical assistance to the healthcare workforce.

People who thrive in the Collaborative are self-directed critical thinkers willing to learn the ropes before taking the reins. Our environment is fast-paced and ever-changing. Strong candidates will be quick learners and nimble multi-taskers. Our team members expand their creative, problem-solving wings as they grow in their roles; however, the fun, creative, thinking work is often times paired with the nitty gritty of multiple and competing demands and deadlines. Our most successful and satisfied team members are well-rounded and able to embrace a range of work responsibilities. We believe all people deserve access to high-quality health services. If you are passionate about this vision too, you will fit in here!



ROLE DESCRIPTION

The professional in this position will serve as a project manager for federally funded grant projects in the Collaborative. This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects and should have excellent organization and communication skills. The professional in this position will be need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following-up on action items. Or, the individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organizating data, and formatting documents for final submission. Another example is that the person may organize subject matter experts to develop a panel presentation and coordinate the logistics to deliver the presentative via a webinar platform. The work will be varied, but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing training and technical assistance projects, preferably in areas related to public health, behavioral health or reproductive health.
• Capacity to successfully contribute to teams while also able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills. Exercises sound judgment.
• Adept at thinking strategically and analytically. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and research and recommend solutions.
• Flexible and able to think creatively when using new tactics or strategies.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and deadlines. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Tech savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new software and technologies (e.g., Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat, Google tools, Drupal, Moodle).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Majors may include business administration, communications, instructional technology, public health, social work, nursing, or other social or behavioral sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of public health, healthcare and behavioral health fields.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time, benefit eligible

Salary

$19.47 - $27.35/hour

Application Deadline

October 21, 2021

Application Instructions

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