Project Coordinator, Rural Health Transformation Social Work Programs

Saginaw Valley State University • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will coordinate and administer two Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Rural Health Transformation Program awards within Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Social Work & Youth Services: Rural Practice Scholars (ULMSW-2027) and the BSW to Clinical MSW Stipend Program (BSWMS-2027). The programs support the development of social work professionals pursuing behavioral health careers in rural Michigan through student stipends, workforce development, and five-year rural service commitments after graduation.

This is a full-time, grant-funded term position through September 30, 2027, with continuation contingent on grant funding. The position allocates 70% of effort (28 hours per week) to Rural Practice Scholars and 30% (12 hours per week) to the BSW to Clinical MSW Stipend Program. Duties are generally performed indoors on campus without exposure to adverse conditions. Work must be performed within Michigan, except for university-related travel, which may include domestic and international travel. The role includes travel within Michigan to rural practicum sites, partner agencies, and recruitment events, and occasional evening and weekend activities as needed.

General supervision is received from the Assistant Dean of Human and Health Services. Functional supervision is exercised over undergraduate and graduate student employees supporting the programs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment; the university does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this job classification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in program coordination, student services, or grant administration.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and survey tools.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines, maintain accurate records, and protect confidential student information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; the university does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, or a master’s degree in public health or a related field.
• Licensure as a social worker in the State of Michigan.
• Experience coordinating state- or federally funded workforce development or training programs.
• Familiarity with rural Michigan communities and behavioral health providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, application review, selection, and onboarding of program participants in accordance with eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
• Administer program awards and stipends in coordination with Financial Aid, including recipient agreements, required attestations, and tracking rural practicum placements.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for participants and liaison with rural healthcare and behavioral health employer partners.
• Monitor participant progress, licensure, employment outcomes, and required service commitments; maintain accurate records and protect student confidentiality.
• Collect and organize program evaluation data, administer surveys, and assist with MDHHS progress, performance, and financial reporting.
• Assist the Project Director with budget monitoring, grant compliance, and transitioning participant tracking responsibilities to MDHHS at contract close.
• Hire, schedule, supervise, and review the work of undergraduate and graduate student employees supporting program activities.
• Travel within Michigan to rural practicum sites, partner agencies, and recruitment events; participate in occasional evening and weekend activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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