Project Coordinator, CHCC

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Position Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Project Coordinator, CHCC Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Remote Description The Project Coordinator will design, implement and monitor health promotion campaigns and deliver substance use prevention direct education and youth engagement activities with community partners. The Project Coordinator participates in key program and operations planning, including reporting and evaluation. The position requires working independently and monitoring the progress of multiple work projects simultaneously.
About the University of New EnglandUNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site () for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package. Responsibilities
Supports the development and achievement of program goals for CHCC’s youth substance use prevention and childhood lead poisoning prevention programming. Designs and implements health promotion marketing campaigns using multiple media platforms. Manages CHCC’s social media platforms and ensures coalition web-sites are continuously updated. Collaborates with partners to strengthen coalition efforts to reduce youth alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse. Collaborates with partners to deliver community-based education and outreach aimed at reducing childhood lead poisoning. Implements Prime for Life Universal curriculum and PhotoVoice projects, including establishing and maintaining relationships with local schools and community sites. Works in collaboration with CHCC staff in seeking funding for related activities. Completes donor-required evaluation and reporting. Stays up to date on current research related to the reduction and prevention of substance use and prevention of childhood lead poisoning in order to inform communications strategies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline or 4-5 years of equivalent and relevant administrative experience in office practices, budget/accounting and customer service, or a combination of education and experiences from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Proven success in: community collaboration, health promotion or community education, and project administration and coordination. Experience developing and implementing health promotion campaigns. Ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders to include youth and outside agencies in a professional manner. Ability to work independently and provide attention to detail. Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills and establish positive rapport at all levels. Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision. Provisional or Certified Prevention Specialist credential, State of Maine, or willingness to obtain. Prime for Life Universal Training Certification, or willingness to obtain. Strong background in social media and computer applications including Microsoft Office and Constant Contact.
EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2022PS0532P Open Date 10/15/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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