*Senior Evaluation Project Coordinator (Project Management)

Life at the Hudson College of Public Health (HCOPH):

Join our mission-driven team at HCOPH and enjoy a work culture that prioritizes meaningful work, well-being, and work-life balance. You will benefit from flexible hours, hybrid work options, and over four weeks of paid leave annually. We value lifelong learning and professional development. Working at the University provides access to departmental seminars, public health grand rounds, as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

Our team is dedicated to promoting fairness and accessibility in public health, ensuring that diverse perspectives and experiences shape every stage of project planning, implementation, and evaluation. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives. Join us in making a meaningful impact on public health.

In Oklahoma, leading causes of death include cancer and cardiovascular disease, exacerbated by high tobacco use, inadequate nutrition, and insufficient physical activity. The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) seeks to enhance health and well-being through adjustments to policies, systems, and environments. By embedding healthy options and improving access to health-promoting opportunities, TSET initiatives target the places where Oklahomans live, learn, work, and play, ensuring everyone has the chance to achieve optimal health.

Your Role

As a key member of our evaluation team, you will play an integral role in assessing the effectiveness of policy, systems, and environmental changes aimed at improving health outcomes across Oklahoma.

Your responsibilities will be divided into three main areas:

Evaluation Coordination and Support: You will coordinate and assist in the evaluation efforts for TSET-funded grantees throughout the state. This includes crafting evaluation plans, developing data collection instruments, and performing data analysis and summarization.

Document Review and Analysis: You will review and analyze policies and environmental assessments submitted by grantees from various sectors including cities, towns, schools, worksites, and community organizations. These submissions often aim to enhance access to physical activity and healthier lifestyle choices. Your role involves evaluating whether these policies and assessments align with high-impact practices that are proven to boost physical activity and healthy eating options.

Coordinates all activities related to the project(s). Ensures analysis, redesign, planning and implementing processes are developed, initiated, and supported to allow the department to achieve its financial, quality, and service goals on the project(s). Ensures all project processes and outcomes are consistent with the vision and values of the department.

Duties:

• Responsible for assigned projects and develops planning for the department.
• Maintains department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to process improvement plans, assist with operating budgets, and project methodology.
• Ensures the department has the infrastructure and resources to perform its role effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures resources are available and applied appropriately to achieve performance goals in a timely manner.
• Uses tracking tools for all projects and summarizes individual project progress to management.
• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding project management efforts while providing information to management.
• Participates in meetings and committees.
• Assists with the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Coordinate all activities related to the project(s).
• Ensures all project processes and outcomes are consistent with the vision and values of the department.
• Oversees assigned projects and department planning, ensuring alignment with goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Supports process improvement initiatives and applies project methodology.
• Coordinates and creates evaluation and analysis plans for funded grantees and programs.
• Conducts data analysis including document review and analysis.
• Creates and contributes to the development of reports, technical memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, and presentations.
• Uses tracking tools for all projects and summarizes individual project progress to management.
• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding project management efforts while providing information to management. 
• Participate in meetings and committees.
• Performs various duties and participates in other evaluation projects as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
• Some travel is required. Most travel is in-state and does not require overnight stays.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 48 months of project management experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months experience

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic data analysis and general understanding of database concepts
• Ability to organize and work in stressful situations to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  • Communicate effectively and listen.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Use of a computer.
• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment.

Departmental Preferences:

• Educational background:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, or Social Sciences.
• Skills and competencies:
  • Data Management and Analysis: Proven capability to adapt to new systems for managing information and generating insights.
  • Leadership, Teamwork, and Respect: Demonstrated leadership abilities, effective teamwork skills, and respect for colleagues.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking abilities, effective problem-solving skills, and the capacity to exercise sound judgment.
  • Collaboration: Experience working effectively with diverse groups and promoting an inclusive, team-oriented culture.
  • Communication and Accountability: Excellent communication skills, a willingness to offer and receive feedback constructively, and the ability to encourage open expression of ideas.
• Professional attributes:
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to execute detailed, high-quality work within set deadlines, efficiently managing time and resources, and effectively prioritizing tasks amid fluctuating workloads and new challenges.
  • Fostering Authenticity, Access, and Opportunity: Commitment to fostering a workplace and projects that embrace varied perspectives, ensure fairness, and create opportunities for all. This includes encouraging authenticity, reflecting on personal biases, and actively incorporating these principles into project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Continuous Improvement: A strong commitment to continuous improvement, maintaining a positive outlook, engaging in professional development opportunities, and being proactive in contributing new ideas and recognizing the contributions of others.
• These preferences outline the qualities and qualifications we value in candidates to help foster a progressive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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