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Texas A&M University · 12 hours ago

Program Coordinator II CHW

Lubbock, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Texas A&M University is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, focused on improving health through education, research, and healthcare delivery. The Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program, collaborating with community partners and managing program logistics.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Certified Community Health WorkerProgram management experiencePublic relations experienceEvent planning experienceMultitaskSound judgmentFluent in EnglishSpanishInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas

Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI)

Preferred

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)

Benefits

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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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