LEAP Project Coordinator

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

LEAP Project Coordinator

Position group: Professional & Scientific. Classification: Program Specialist I. Term: Fixed term through 9/30/2027. Office: Extension office in Iowa; location determined by office availability. Technical Focus: Supporting the LEAP program which addresses obesity in six selected Iowa counties funded by CDC.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Experience with program evaluation frameworks/tools, especially in public health or community-based settings.
• Familiarity with federal nutrition programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC) and/or Food is Medicine initiatives.
• Project coordination across multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience developing communication materials or plans for programs, ideally in a public health or nutrition-related setting.
• Experience with data collection for federally funded projects.

Employment Type

Full time, Fixed-term. Proposed end date: September 30, 2027.

EEO Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Further information can be found at the Equal Opportunity office.

Work Authorization

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available.