Job Title
Program Coordinator II CHWAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Center for Community Health & AgingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: This role is located in Lubbock, TX but is a remote position.
Please note:
This position may require up to 25% or more travel
This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Required education and experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI).
Preferred qualifications
Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.
Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site
Experience providing CHW training sessions.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Utilizes sound judgment.
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)
Responsibilities
Program Coordination
Works with the Community Health Organizer to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area.
Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities.
Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education.
Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions.
Assists in identifying funding opportunities.
Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.
Community Engagement and Training
Completes training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and collaborates with the Community Health Organizer as a co-peer-leader to train community partners in the curriculum.
Engages with school and community key decision-makers to promote and educate about the TOPS initiative.
Delivers community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, specifically fentanyl, in targeted Texas locations.
Works with the Community Health Organizer on data collection for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, including completing training to perform these duties.
Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer to prepare monthly reports and track progress with youth opioid prevention education and service program activities.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Works with the Community Health Organizer on cultivation and engagement events with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved.
Conducts site visits across area counties to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support to community and school partners.
Reporting and Administrative
Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities.
Performs routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones.
Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.