Project Coordinator - HPM (MCH CoE)

Project Coordinator

• HPM (MCH CoE) GSPH-Health Policy & Management
• Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
• ( 26003457 ) Housed within the School of Public Health, the mission of the Department of Health Policy and Management is to improve public health through better planning, design, management, and evaluation of the myriad organizations that provide health services.

The School's Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice (MCH CoE) aims to train the next generation of public health leaders committed to improving outcomes for birthing people, children, and families. The Center includes three core components: (1) the student training core, (2) postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty, and (3) the MCH workforce training core. Together, these cores advance education, research, and practice across the maternal and child health field. The 3 Key Areas of Management of the Project Coordinator are: Program Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications, and Administrative & Financial Management.

Qualified candidates must possess:

Demonstrated experience in program coordination, project management, or administrative support, preferably in academic, research, or nonprofit settings. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Qualtrics or similar platforms). Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including trainees, faculty, and community partners. Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in public health, health sciences, social sciences, education, or a related field. Experience in maternal and child health, reproductive health, health equity, or community-engaged research. Familiarity with HRSA-funded programs or grant administration. Experience coordinating trainings, events, or workforce development programs. Knowledge of contracting and partnership processes with community-based organizations. Job Summary Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications. Essential Functions Project Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations across all three core components of the MCH CoE. This role will coordinate programming, manage communications, support trainees and faculty, and assist with administrative and financial processes. Position will work closely with Center leadership, trainees, faculty, and community partners to ensure the successful implementation of training, research, and workforce development activities. Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications and manages data and data collection activities. Physical Effort Generally sedentary. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.

Research Project Manager Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Research Program Support Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule Monday

• Friday, 8:30AM
• 5:00

PM Work Arrangement Hybrid:

Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter