Program Specialist II - PTTC Coordinator

Iowa State University

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute located within the College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a Program Specialist II - PTTC Coordinator. The Program Specialist II – PTTC Coordinator is responsible for aligning training and technical assistance with regional experts to strengthen the capacity of prevention professionals. In this role, the PTTC Coordinator proactively identifies, vets, and coordinates subject matter experts and instructors to deliver high‑quality PTTC training and technical assistance that meets the needs of requesting partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Must work from Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in prevention work and cross‑regional prevention network coordination.
Understanding of emerging AI technologies and their implications for adult learning, communication, and technical assistance delivery.
Experience coordinating subject matter experts, instructors, or consultants.
Experience collaborating with regional and statewide prevention systems, coalitions, and behavioral health partners.
Experience developing training materials, job aids, or instructional resources for adult learners.

Responsibilities

Works with key stakeholders in HHS region 7 (e.g., state behavioral health agencies, coalitions, prevention organizations) to identify needs and gather training and technical assistance requests.
Maintains and grows a curated roster of SMEs/instructors aligned to PTTC priority topics, regions, and modalities (live, virtual, asynchronous).
Vet candidates (credentials, references, prior evaluations) and document results in a shared database.
Draft scopes of work, instructor agreements, and other related documents that tie directly to PTTC learning objectives and federal sponsor requirements.
Develops prevention professional job aids and training aids.
Supports the Production Manager in the development of infographics, social media posts, posters, informational resources, and messaging.