Program Coordinator II - Community Health Worker

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Join us as a Program Coordinator II - Community Health Worker for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program. In this role, you'll manage administrative tasks, coordinate educational campaigns, and engage with the community to create a lasting impact on the lives of Texas youth.

Opportunities to Contribute

Lead community events that promote opioid prevention awareness.

Educate and train community partners on opioid prevention curriculum.

Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Support strategic planning and funding initiatives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education :  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience :  Four years of related experience

Licenses / Certifications :  Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and / or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI)

What you need to know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Schedule / Travel :  This position may require up to 25% or more travel and the flexibility to work beyond normal office hours and / or work on weekends.

Location : This position can be located in College Station, McAllen, Abilene, San Antonio, or El Paso.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV / Resume section.

Some of the Responsibilities Include :

Program Coordination : Collaborate with the Community Health Organizer to expand knowledge of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs, provide logistical support to plan community events, provide appropriate support / information on opioid prevention awareness and education, attend program meetings, assist in program meetings / training sessions, identify funding opportunities, and assist in strategic planning and establish goals.

Community Engagement and Training : Complete training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and train community partners in the curriculum, engage with school and community decision-makers to promote the TOPS initiative, deliver community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, collect data for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, and prepare monthly reports to track the progress of program activities.

Stakeholder Relationship Management : Conduct site visits to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support, engage with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved.

Reporting and Administrative :  Maintain daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities, perform routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones, oversee daily fiscal and purchasing activities.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture thatrespects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, , and a community of caring and collaboration.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at leasteach month

Automatic enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees