Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator Posting Number req27182 Department Public Health Administration Department Website Link https://publichealth.arizona.edu// Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Mel Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Program Coordinator based on our Phoenix campus. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual to help collaborate with health departments, plan community engagement activities, with various health departments and community partners to organize outreach programs, events, and initiatives that promote community involvement and address local needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between MEZCOPH and community members, ensuring effective and transparent communication channels and addressing concerns or feedback primarily from the Phoenix and Maricopa communities.
• Provide support with existing community engagement activities, which will include materials development, events, speaker series, presentations to students, teachers, community members, and health professionals throughout the year.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of the impact of community engagement conducted by MEZCOPH with outreach to youth, adults, and life-long non-credit learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and monitor the Street Medicine Phoenix (SMP) Public Health Programming such as organizing and leading community events and workshops geared towards high-risk populations with an emphasis on health promotion and health education.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise SMP Public Health Volunteers.
• Maintain community partnerships: attend and represent the SMP Public Health Program at external U of A meetings and networking events and attend all SMP multi-institutional meetings with collaborating partners, and other related activities.
• Keep accurate data collection for the SMP-Public Health program with data entry, reporting, ordering materials & supplies, and tracking inventory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ablity to multi-task and address multiple priorities while working independently.
• Ability to provide excellent spoken and written communication and networking skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting public health and community engagement.
• Ability to understand and apply the concept of Tribal Sovereignty in developing and evaluating tribal programs.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software and database systems.
• Ability to follow up on tasks.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent learning in Public Health or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish speaking and writing preferred.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $18.15 - $22.69 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Paloma Beamer I [email protected] Open Date 9/29/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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