Program Coordinator - Rural Health

The School of Dentistry has received grant funding to expand access to dental care throughout rural Nebraska and is seeking a Program Coordinator to support these efforts. This position will work closely with the Director of Community-Based Education and Extramural Rotations to coordinate student rotations, support the After-Hours Clinic, and assist with grant-related activities.

The Program Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to ensure the successful administration of extramural rotations and other grant-funded initiatives. Responsibilities include program coordination, travel logistics, reimbursement processing, data tracking, reporting, meeting coordination, and support of community outreach activities.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate student scheduling for extramural and community-based rotations, including onboarding, orientation, affiliation agreements, and site documentation.
• Arrange faculty and student travel, lodging, and related logistics; review and process mileage and travel reimbursements in accordance with university and grant requirements.
• Maintain program records, databases, schedules, and tracking tools; assist with data collection, grant reporting, and presentations, and monitor program deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate Rural Health Grant Team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and meeting minutes.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and community partners; assist with case management coordination alongside the Social Worker and Health Care Navigator.
• Support community outreach, educational activities, and grant-funded initiatives, including purchasing, invoice processing, and budget tracking.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of administrative, program coordination, healthcare, or higher education experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.