Community Health Alliance Coordinator

Quinnipiac University; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Community Health Program Specialist to manage the QU Netter’s Bobcat Community Health Alliance (BCHA) program.

You will direct day‑to‑day operations, coordinate student outreach, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners in service of underserved communities. The role emphasizes experiential learning, data reporting for accreditation and donor stewardship, and maintaining strong partner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience preferably in healthcare administration, higher education, or a related environment
• Excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a thorough, detail‑oriented approach to all aspects of work
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic financial bookkeeping skills, with demonstrated experience working with budgets, tracking expenditures is highly desired
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Experience developing and supporting program outreach initiatives, communications, and engagement activities

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer the operational activities of the BCHA program, serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, clinical partners, and community organizations while ensuring alignment with program objectives and school priorities
• Ensure compliance with all university, accreditation, clinical partner, and site policies and procedures
• Manage BCHA student engagement processes, including volunteer placement, onboarding compliance, and readiness requirements to support participation in community‑based clinical programs
• Liaise with faculty preceptors to ensure appropriate clinical supervision during outreaches, and ensure that preceptors complete required trainings, and comply with university legal and liability protocols
• Collaborate with community and clinical partner sites to schedule and manage student volunteer rotations, preceptor supervision, and any site‑specific requirements
• Collect, analyze, and report program participation and outcome data to support accreditation requirements, donor stewardship, program evaluation and strategic decision making
• Oversee supply management, including tracking inventories of point of care tests and outreach supplies to ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted delivery of outreach services
• Directly manage financial transactions, including entering requisitions and expenses, processing expense reports, paying invoices, procuring supplies, and transferring funds in accordance with university policy and procedure
• Monitor program expenses and assist leadership with budget adherence
• Coordinate mobile unit logistics, ensuring vehicle maintenance, fuel tracking, and equipment readiness
• Maintain record of vehicle licensing, registration, and insurance coverage related to the mobile unit
• Use standard operating procedures for program management and make recommendations for improving processes
• Engage in other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Program outreach

Education

Master's degree (MPH, MSW, MBA, MPA, MHA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Community Health Program Specialist to manage the QU Netter’s Bobcat Community Health Alliance (BCHA) program.

You will direct day‑to‑day operations, coordinate student outreach, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners in service of underserved communities. The role emphasizes experiential learning, data reporting for accreditation and donor stewardship, and maintaining strong partner