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Job Title Program Coordinator II CHW Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Center for Community Health & Aging Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program What you need to know Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location: This role is located in Lubbock, TX but is a remote position. Please note: • This position may require up to 25% or more travel • This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends • This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume. Required education and experience • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas. Required Licenses and Certifications • Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI). Preferred qualifications • Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning. • Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site • Experience providing CHW training sessions. • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. • Utilizes sound judgment. • Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral) Responsibilities Program Coordination • Works with the Community Health Organizer to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area. • Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities. • Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education. • Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions. • Assists in identifying funding opportunities. • Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning. Community Engagement and Training • Completes training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and collaborates with the Community Health Organizer as a co-peer-leader to train community partners in the curriculum. • Engages with school and community key decision-makers to promote and educate about the TOPS initiative. • Delivers community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, specifically fentanyl, in targeted Texas locations. • Works with the Community Health Organizer on data collection for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, including completing training to perform these duties. • Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer to prepare monthly reports and track progress with youth opioid prevention education and service program activities. Stakeholder Relationship Management • Works with the Community Health Organizer on cultivation and engagement events with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved. • Conducts site visits across area counties to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support to community and school partners. Reporting and Administrative • Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities. • Performs routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones. • Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.   • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.