*Project Coordinator (Project Management)

Life at the Hudson College of Public Health (HCOPH)

Working at HCOPH connects you with mission-minded teammates that also like to have fun while providing a positive culture, health/well-being benefits, meaningful and purposeful work, and more than four weeks of paid leave each year. Our team values lifelong learning and professional development. Working at the University provides access to departmental seminars, public health grand rounds, as well as a variety of professional development opportunities. Our team is committed to equity in public health practice and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation. We are a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ages, abilities, color, gender identities, and sexual orientation.

The Project Coordinator will oversee and coordinate all project-related activities within the Research Design and Analysis Center. In this role, you will collaborate with faculty and staff across the Department, College, and Campus to ensure the efficient execution of various health initiatives. Key responsibilities include coordinating the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of data to support a diverse range of research efforts. These initiatives encompass areas such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention, tobacco prevention and cessation, dental care, patient-centered research in intestinal malrotation, and survey research.

Duties:

• Coordinates and manages all activities related to a major project or projects in a college or Department.  
• Coordinates all activities related to the project(s).  
• Interfaces and serves as liaison with Campus, College and Department administration to accomplish project(s) outcomes.
• Leads the successful implementation using basic planning techniques.
• Establishes and maintains on-going reporting process.
• Attends meetings, workgroup sessions and seminars.
• Provides training and develops on-going training as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill functions of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 24 months of project management or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Advanced organization and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgment when following broad instructions
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize workload
• Advanced level of analytical, evaluative, and constructive thinking.

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  • Communicate effectively and listen.
  • Use of a computer.
  • Manual dexterity.
• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment

Departmental preferences:

• Data Management and Analysis
  • Experience with Qualtrics or REDCap or other similar work management platforms
  • Demonstrated capacity in program evaluation, data visualization and geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Knowledge of epidemiologic study designs.
  • Knowledge of basic statistical concepts
  • Ability to learn new systems to manage information and report insights
  • Openness to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Leadership, Teamwork, and Respect
  • Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and exercise professional judgment
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and lived experiences
  • Ability to work collaboratively on teams, support a cohesive, team-oriented culture and promote communication and integration among team members
• Communication and Accountability
  • Willingness to deliver feedback in a supportive manner, receive feedback, and encourage others to express their ideas and opinions
  • Ability to accomplish highly detailed, quality work within established time frames, using time and resources effectively, and prioritizing tasks to meet current workload and new challenges
• Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging: All team members are expected to model values of inclusion and belonging. This means:
  • Encouraging all team members to bring their whole self to work
  • Regularly assessing the personal assumptions and biases one brings to the workplace
  • Promote inclusion and belonging in all aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Commitment to continuous improvement: All team members are expected to promote the concept of continuous improvement actively and enthusiastically in their work. This means:
  • Maintaining a positive overall attitude in the workplace, including promoting HCOPH and partner agencies in a positive manner
  • Taking part in educational and training opportunities provided by the University and partners and practicing the skills provided in training.
  • Showing initiative with new ideas and positively acknowledging other's ideas

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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