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The Program Coordinator for the Governor's Health Awards Program supports the Rural Health Transformation initiative as a member of the Governor's Health Awards Program Core, providing organizational, administrative, and logistical coordination to ensure successful implementation of the Governor's Health Award Program, workforce development, and partnerengagement activities across rural regions. The position manages scheduling, communication, project tracking, and operational support for GHAP Core programs, working closely with faculty, staff, and rural healthcare partners to advance project goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Operations (40%)

• Coordinate daytoday operations for GHAP Core activities, including scheduling, communication, and resource planning.

• Manage logistics for information sessions, workshops, GHAP events, and partner engagement meetings.

• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure timely progress.

• Assist with preparation of program materials, reports, agendas, and documentation.

Stakeholder & Partner Support (25%)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for rural healthcare partners, learners, and program collaborators.

• Coordinate communication and information flow between GHAP core, and external partners.

• Support partner onboarding, scheduling, and information dissemination.

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify needs and ensure smooth coordination of GHAP activities.

Data Management, Reporting & Documentation (25%)

• Manage data collection processes for program evaluations, attendance, and outcome measures.

• Assist with preparation of reports for internal teams, grant funders, and project leadership.

• Maintain organized records, databases, and documentation consistent with project and regulatory requirements.

• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives within the GHAP Core.

Administrative & Team Support (10%)

• Provide administrative support to faculty and staff within the GHAP Core.

• Support meeting planning, minutetaking, scheduling, and communication tasks.

• Assist with procurement, travel coordination, and budget tracking as needed.

• Participate in team meetings and broader Rural Health Transformation planning efforts.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Associate degree two (2) years of administrative, program coordination, project support, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in healthcare, education, public health, or community programs is beneficial.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license (occasional travel to rural partner sites may be required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders in a complex project environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with productivity tools, scheduling platforms, and data-management systems.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, faculty, technical staff, and rural partners.

• Adaptability, professionalism, and a customerservice mindset.

• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and support event or training logistics as needed. Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, public health, education, administration, or related field.

• Experience coordinating programs in clinical, academic, or ruralhealth settings.

• Experience with grant-funded projects or workforce development programs.

• Familiarity with rural health systems, partner engagement, or distributed clinical education.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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