Program Coordinator - Rural Health

Creighton University • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The School of Dentistry has received grant funding to expand access to dental care throughout rural Nebraska and is seeking a Program Coordinator to support these efforts. 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 coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to administer extramural rotations and other grant-funded initiatives.

The role includes program coordination, travel logistics, reimbursement processing, data tracking and reporting, meeting coordination, and support for community outreach. The coordinator may occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.

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 in accordance with 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
• Education Level: Associate degree