Rural Health Program Coordinator

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rural Health Program Coordinator is a full-time support position housed within the University of Southern Indiana’s Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions. The coordinator leads and supports regional rural health initiatives across five counties by identifying educational and workforce development needs, coordinating training, and facilitating community engagement. The role plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates programs intended to improve access to healthcare services and strengthen health outcomes in rural communities. It serves as a liaison among healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

This is a grant-funded position funded through July 16, 2027. Funding for the subsequent year, through July 31, 2028, is contingent on satisfactory progress and continuation from the Indiana Department of Health. The position is based at USI in Evansville, Indiana, and involves local travel within a five-county southwestern Indiana service area. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional work outside this schedule may be required.

The coordinator provides program and administrative support, develops project plans and timelines, coordinates educational activities and training, builds county and community partnerships, maintains program documentation, and supports grant reporting and evaluation. The role also tracks outcomes and performance indicators, assists with data collection and analysis, and supports continuous quality improvement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include experience with rural or underserved populations, knowledge of rural healthcare systems and workforce development, and experience with grant-funded projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.
• Ability to travel within a five-county service area of southwestern Indiana.
• Ability to assess educational needs and coordinate appropriate resources.
• Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships across multiple organizations and counties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet documentation and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader organizational and grant objectives.
• Ability to remain stationary at a desk or workstation for extended periods for the majority of assigned duties.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, retrieve and process information, and create documents and presentations.
• Ability to retrieve information from written documents and computer-generated reports.
• Ability to independently manipulate loads up to 35 pounds occasionally for event preparation.
• Ability to solve problems and maintain a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and critical outcomes, including under demanding conditions and short-notice deadlines.
• Ability to work standard hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional hours outside this schedule.
• Ability to travel locally to in-state meetings as required.
• Authorization to work in the United States; USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa.
• Successful completion of a required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with rural or underserved populations.
• Knowledge of rural healthcare systems and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience with grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide administrative support for rural health initiatives serving five counties in the project region.
• Collaborate with county stakeholders, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community partners to assess regional healthcare education and workforce development needs.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, work plans, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate educational programs, training opportunities, and community-based health initiatives.
• Maintain project records and documentation supporting grant and program requirements.
• Identify and engage content experts to address educational and training needs; recruit, coordinate, and support their participation.
• Identify potential Mental Health First Aid trainers and assist with trainer development and deployment.
• Schedule and facilitate educational sessions, trainings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for trainers, presenters, and content experts throughout program implementation.
• Coordinate training logistics, participant engagement, and follow-up activities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with representatives from five participating counties.
• Facilitate communication among healthcare providers, community organizations, educational partners, and project stakeholders.
• Organize meetings, focus groups, and outreach activities to support project goals.
• Promote awareness of educational resources and health improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with content experts, trainers, county partners, and project stakeholders.
• Collect and organize program documentation, attendance records, evaluation results, and other required data.
• Provide the Program Manager with documentation needed for grant reporting, performance measurement, and project evaluation.
• Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and other materials as requested.
• Track program outcomes and key performance indicators; assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support continuous quality improvement by identifying opportunities to improve program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, organizational policies, and reporting expectations.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan with a University contribution equivalent to 9% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Free access to the Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to the on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

What This Job Offers

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