CBE Research & Outreach Coordinator

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to support community engagement and research partnerships across West Virginia. The role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training, and participant follow-up for multiple programs, while maintaining records and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

Significant travel within WV and to conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, health sciences, social sciences, health communications, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in a medical office, community outreach, and/or community/practice-based participatory research.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All requirements must be met at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned programs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, training, participant follow-up, completion, and evaluation; maintain clear schedules, workflows, and records.
• Support ACHR activities, including applicant communications, reviewer coordination, learning materials, assignments, meetings, participant progress, and completion requirements.
• Support RCH Scholars PCTS I and II activities, including participant and mentor communication, learning activities, experiential learning logistics, progress monitoring, and deliverables.
• Independently coordinate routine operations for assigned activities, proactively monitor milestones, identify obstacles early, recommend practical improvements, and seek management direction when needed.
• Maintain training and participation records, program resources, and guidance materials in approved systems, following applicable institutional policies and privacy requirements.
• Represent WVCTSI and its programs at community and professional events, including regional and national conferences; contribute to presentations and present program information or outcomes as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations/health sciences/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

West Virginia University in Morgantown seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to support community engagement and research partnerships across West Virginia. The role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training, and participant follow-up for multiple programs, while maintaining records and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

Significant travel within WV and to conferences may be required.