Senior Project Coordinator

TITLE: Evaluation Senior Project Coordinator

  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, flexible work hours, a remote/hybrid option, and more than four weeks of paid leave each year. Our evaluation 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.

POSITION INFORMATION

Background

In Oklahoma, cancer and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death. Oklahomans also experience high rates of tobacco use, poor nutrition, and lack the amount of physical activity needed for health and wellbeing.

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) aims to improve health and wellbeing by adjusting the policies, systems, and environments (PSE) that impact daily life. This is achieved by creating places in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. PSE change embeds healthy options and access to opportunities that promote health in the places that Oklahomans live, learn, work, and play.

Your Role

As a member of our evaluation team, you will aid in assessing the impact of the PSE changes implemented in the effort to achieve better health outcomes for Oklahomans.

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate and conduct document review and analysis. Grantees across the state submit policy and environmental assessments for the cities/towns, schools, worksites, and community organizations they partner with to create PSE change. For example, a grantee may submit a policy for a local jurisdiction that aims to increase access to opportunities for physical activity or an environmental assessment for a restaurant that aims to increase availability and promotion of healthy options. This position would review that policy or environmental assessment to determine if the policy elements align with recommended, high-impact policy elements that are known to increase physical activity opportunities or consumption of healthy options.

Duties:

• Coordinates all activities related to the project(s).
• Conducts document review and analysis.
• Ensures all project processes and outcomes are consistent with the vision and values of the department.
• Maintains department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to process improvement plans, assist with operating budgets, and project methodology.
• Contributes to the development of reports, technical memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, and presentations.
• Uses tracking tools for all projects and summarizes individual project progress to management.
• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding project management efforts while providing information to management. 
• Participates in meetings and committees.
• Performs various duties and participated in other evaluation projects as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

  Some travel is required. Most travel is in-state and does not require overnight stays.

Required Education: Bachelors degree AND:

• 48 months of project management experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree for a total of 96 months experience.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic data analysis and general understanding of database concepts
• Ability to organize and work in stressful situations to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Advertised Physical Requirements:

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

Departmental Preferences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, community health, or social sciences
• Data Management and Analysis: Demonstrated ability to learn new systems to manage information and report insights
• 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 challenge.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: All team members are expected to model values of equity, diversity and inclusion in culture and behaviors. 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion 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 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

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission. 

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