Healthy KY Initiatives Sr Coord/UKHC

BS

5 yrs

None

Sitting for long periods of time. Some job-related travel. Standing, walking with objects up to 25 lbs.

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends as the business needs require.

The Healthy Kentucky Initiatives Senior Coordinator will lead and support activities related to strategic planning and project management to advance the health of the UK campus, community, and Commonwealth. Collaborating with stakeholders across UKHC, the UK campus, and the community, they will oversee team communication, manage timelines, and ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes. This role also provides advanced research and analytical support for opportunity identification, project scoping, and business case development.

This role will focus on the following:

– Lead the development and implementation of recommendations for community health initiatives for clinical and executive leadership decision-making based on market trends, data, gaps-in-service, and other community health needs. 
-Act as program manager for the collaborative Land-grant engagement and health projects working closely with UK Cooperative Extension, county extension agents, healthcare partners and community based organizations.
– Oversee the implementation of new priority initiatives related to disease prevention & management and holistic wellness that leverage internal expertise and align with relevant community and campus initiatives.
– Partner with Marketing & Brand Strategy and Corporate Communications to guide content creation and strategic direction for communicating and marketing the Healthy Kentucky Initiatives to internal and external audiences.

Track, analyze, and develop advanced tools and resources for the Healthy Kentucky Initiative.
Mentor and support junior coordinators and team members in their professional development and project execution.

Some travel to campus and across the state for meetings/events will be required. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety, and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority.

This position is located at Alumni Park Plaza.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent time management capabilities with strong attention to detail. Outcome-oriented, with ability to balance competing priorities. Strong administrative and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and has the ability to work in various mapping and analytical tools, specifically Tableau. Self-directs and self-educates on future external impact factors; appropriately summarizes and makes recommendations to team. Works collaboratively with external consultants.

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university is required with preference given to degrees in Business Administration, Business Management, Health Administration, Community Development or business-related field. Five (5) years of work experience in project management or administration. Experience in a complex, matrix and academic medical center environments is preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.