LEAP Program Coordinator - Health Impact & Data

Iowa State University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks a LEAP Project Coordinator to support obesity prevention across six Iowa counties. This professional fixed-term role focuses on planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating trainings, developing tools, managing data systems, and building partnerships to sustain funding opportunities. End date is 9/30/2027; requires a bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with program evaluation frameworks/tools preferred.
• Public health or community-based setting experience helpful.
• Data collection for federally funded projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on program planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Coordinate trainings and collaborate with external experts to support program needs.
• Develop tools, resources, and guidance for activities across multiple levels.
• Build and maintain partnerships to support goals and funding opportunities.
• Support advisory groups, stakeholder engagement, and partner initiatives.
• Coordinate data collection and manage data systems and tools.
• Analyze data and prepare required program and grant reports.
• Oversee daily operations, team coordination, and project activities.
• Manage communications, including website content, social media, and newsletters.
• Represent the program at meetings, trainings, and events.

Skills

Project coordination

Program evaluation

Communication materials

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Job description

Iowa State University seeks a LEAP Project Coordinator to support obesity prevention across six Iowa counties. This professional fixed-term role focuses on planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating trainings, developing tools, managing data systems, and building partnerships to sustain funding opportunities. End date is 9/30/2027; requires a bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.