Program Coordinator - Rural Health

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

6h

About The Position

The School of Dentistry is seeking a Program Coordinator to support grant-funded efforts to expand access to dental care throughout rural Nebraska. The position works 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 collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to administer extramural rotations and other grant-funded initiatives. The work includes program coordination, travel logistics, reimbursement processing, data tracking and reporting, meeting coordination, and support for community outreach activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of administrative, program coordination, healthcare, or higher education experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 according to 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.
• Support the After-Hours Clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree