Partnerships Coordinator - Health Sciences | Appalachian and Rural Center for Health

The Ohio State University

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional Partnerships Supervisor, the Partnerships Coordinator will act as trusted coordinator between local communities and the university’s colleges, medical center, research, and extension systems. This role is modeled after the OSU Extension tradition and informed by national best practices in health extension. The Partnerships Coordinator serves as a bridge between the Appalachian and Rural Center for Health (ARCH) at The Ohio State University and local communities to advance community-centered health initiatives. This role emphasizes co-creation and partnership-building, connecting OSU’s academic and clinical resources with community needs while fostering trust between Ohio State and local partners. Responsibilities include integrating into the community, facilitating collaboration, maintaining open and transparent communication, and staying attuned to evolving local needs. Each agent’s role is shaped by the community they serve, requiring adaptability, inclusivity, and a commitment to meaningful, action-oriented work. Agents act as catalysts for health promotion, workforce development, and clinical transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with health care delivery, program development and management, or community engagement required.
• Experience working in or with rural or Appalachian communities required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects.
• Ability to learn new systems software.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Project management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interact effectively with multiple populations.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours with a minimum of supervision. Hours could include days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel within and outside of Ohio required.
• A bachelors degree in business, health, public administration, community engagement, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with local healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations
• Represent ARCH’s mission and the land grant mission of Ohio State in local conversations
• Get involved in local coalitions and meetings related to health and health care and other gatherings
• Actively participate as a member of county, multi-county, and state teams to advance the mission, vision, and values of ARCH and Ohio State University
• Meet with local health care providers and other health-related organizations to build relationships and develop a deep understanding of opportunities and needs
• Serve as a bidirectional connector between community needs and OSU’s clinical, research, and educational resources
• Facilitate community input into ARCH programming and ensure local relevance and cultural alignment
• Provide written and verbal reports to ARCH leadership
• Attend in person meetings in the community and at Ohio State University
• Support the co-creation and implementation of innovative clinical and public health programs tailored to local needs
• Collaborate with OSU Extension Educators to promote collaboration locally among OSU representatives
• Aid in promoting evidence-based practices and community-driven solutions
• Assist in developing local pipelines into healthcare careers through outreach, mentorship, and partnerships with educational institutions
• Support scaling of retention strategies for rural healthcare professionals
• Promote participation in community-based research and quality improvement initiatives
• Help translate research findings into actionable community health strategies
• Elevate community voices by sharing information with ARCH leadership for university use in state and regional health policy discussions
• Other duties assigned by Administrator
• Administrative Reporting and Duties

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level