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SalaryThis position will be responsible for coordinating collaborative projects for Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include coordinating projects; providing technical assistance and training; writing reports and other publications; and conducting process improvement and project evaluation functions. This position is specified term through 6/30/2024 with strong likelihood of renewed funding.
- Selected candidate will need to be available to travel to Des Moines, IA when needed.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
- Coordinate assigned projects focused on crisis services, disaster behavioral health, and other behavioral health programs.
- Manage all activities and deliverables for assigned grants and projects. Assure compliance with funders requirements and deliverables, along with UI and UIHC policies and procedures.
- Write and/or assist with writing and editing periodic and special reports.
- Write and/or assist with writing grant proposals or portions of proposals.
- Coordinate board or committee meetings including preparing agendas and meeting materials, and recording and disseminating meeting minutes.
- Develop and implement processes to ensure broad and meaningful stakeholder input.
- Develop and implement quality assurance and process improvement activities for programs and services.
- Serve as liaison with project partners and stakeholders and promote collaborative working relationships.
- Assure program’s compliance with funders’ requirements and UI and UIHC policies and procedures.
- Conduct program evaluation and quality improvement processes.
- Manage data collection, management, and analyses processes.
- Prepare written reports that accurately and effectively present the data and key findings of analysis.
- Provide technical assistance and training.
- May provide functional supervision to staff as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 1 year program coordination experience
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and lead work teams.
- Excellent written communication skills and experience writing technical documents.
- Experience with website development and maintenance; familiarity with Word Press and Drupal desired.
- Experience that demonstrates knowledge of service systems for individuals with disabilities, including knowledge that demonstrates current best practice of assisting individual with disabilities to self-determine what supports and services they need.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
- Demonstrated competency and experience using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule when required.
Desired Qualification:
- Experience working with program evaluation and process improvement functions.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates must self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact Michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
