Program Coordinator - Rural Health

The School of Dentistry has received grant funding to expand access to dental care throughout rural Nebraska and is seeking a Program Coordinator to support these efforts. This position will work closely with the Director of Community-Based Education and Extramural Rotations to coordinate student rotations, support the After-Hours Clinic, and assist with grant-related activities.

The Program Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to ensure the successful administration of extramural rotations and other grant-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities include

program coordination, travel logistics, reimbursement processing, data tracking, reporting, meeting coordination, and support of community outreach activities.

Essential Functions

Coordinate student scheduling for extramural and community-based rotations, including onboarding, orientation, affiliation agreements, and site documentation. Arrange faculty and student travel, lodging, and related logistics; review and process mileage and travel reimbursements in accordance with university and grant requirements.

Maintain program records, databases, schedules, and tracking tools; assist with data collection, grant reporting, and presentations, and monitor program deadlines and compliance requirements. Coordinate Rural Health Grant Team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and meeting minutes. Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and community partners; assist with case management coordination alongside the Social Worker and Health Care Navigator.

Support community outreach, educational activities, and grant-funded initiatives, including purchasing, invoice processing, and budget tracking.

Qualifications

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Three to five years of administrative, program coordination, healthcare, or higher education experience preferred.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational and project coordination skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience handling confidential information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.