Project Coordinator

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Center’s mission to advance health equity through education, research, training, and outreach. The role coordinates programs and partnerships across Wichita and Kansas City, strengthens local engagement, and supports data collection and reporting. The position reports to the Center Director and works with associate directors and staff across sites. The role also includes engaging with community health stakeholders, contributing to data analysis, reporting, and supporting the development of research proposals. There is significant overlap in the communities and stakeholders served by both centers, and the coordinator will work collaboratively across Kansas City, Wichita, and with faculty and staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in project coordination, health promotion programming, community outreach, or research support. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Project management experience.
• Experience using data management systems and/or programs.
• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• Organization.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in community settings (organizations, non-profit, government, etc.).
• Experience with program implementation and capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to support the Center’s research and community engagement activities in Kansas City and Wichita, ensuring alignment across all pillars: of research, education, training and outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships in Wichita by attending and representing the organization at events in both areas.
• Develop and execute strategies to spread knowledge about the center and its initiatives across both communities.
• Enhance community understanding and support for the center by engaging with local stakeholders and organizing educational events.
• Represent the organization at various events and meetings in Wichita, ensuring consistent engagement and representation.
• Build and maintain partner relationships in Wichita and Kansas City.
• Represent the Center at meetings and community events.
• Plan and execute outreach strategies that grow awareness of Center programs.
• Support logistics for local education and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate workshops, forums, and learning sessions.
• Prepare and share resource materials with residents and partners.
• Track attendance and basic outcomes for events.
• Collect program data and maintain clean records for Wichita-based projects.
• Assist with surveys, focus groups, and IRB-approved activities as directed.
• Support preparation of summaries and reports.
• Support mental health, chronic disease, and wellness program delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for state and regional awareness events.
• Document outreach, meetings, and expenditures for reporting.
• Assist with newsletters, event promotion, and basic social media coordination.
• Contribute to quarterly impact updates and year-end summaries.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

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