Outreach Program Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick‑

Insurance and retirement benefits

Savings accounts

Job summary

University of Wisconsin—Population Health Institute is seeking an Outreach Program Coordinator to support statewide CHW workforce development initiatives. The role involves administrative, operational, and project coordination tasks across two major programs, working with leadership and partners to ensure efficient implementation and documentation.

The position emphasizes organization, responsiveness, and collaboration, with travel as needed to coordinate statewide activities within the School

Qualifications

• Experience providing project coordination, program support, administrative support, or operational support for complex initiatives.
• Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, logistics, documentation, and communications across multiple partners.
• Experience maintaining project tracking systems, spreadsheets, databases, or reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms

Responsibilities

• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program

Skills

CHW values and workforce development

Project coordination

Grant-funded program operations

Meeting coordination

Office technology and systems

Higher education/public health context

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom/Teams

Collaborative problem-solving/customer

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in public health/community health/business admin

Tools

Project tracking systems

spreadsheets/database/reporting tools

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Outreach Program Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and project coordination support for two workforce development initiatives housed within the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI): Wisconsin’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce initiatives. Working closely with program leadership and operations staff, this position supports the day-to-day implementation of statewide programs that strengthen Wisconsin’s public health and community health workforce. Responsibilities include project tracking, meeting and event coordination, documentation management, reporting support, communications, and operational systems that enable successful implementation of CHW workforce, technical assistance, evaluation, and sustainability activities. This position helps ensure that administrative and operational functions are organized, responsive, and aligned with Community Health Worker values, while reducing administrative burdens on program staff, CHWs, contractors, and partner organizations. The position is based at UWPHI within the School of Medicine and Public Health and may require occasional statewide travel.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Community Health Worker (CHW) values, roles, and workforce development efforts.
• Knowledge of project coordination and administrative support practices.
• Knowledge of grant-funded program operations and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of meeting coordination, event planning, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Knowledge of office technology, project tracking, and organizational systems.
• Knowledge of higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, public health, or community-based program environments.

Skills

• Skill in coordinating multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Skill in maintaining organized documentation systems and operational records.
• Skill in managing calendars, meetings, schedules, and event logistics.
• Skill in spreadsheet management, data tracking, and reporting support.
• Skill in preparing professional documents, meeting materials, and communications.
• Skill in collaborative problem-solving and customer service.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams, and shared document platforms.

Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and maintain organized tracking and documentation systems.
• Ability to communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to follow through on assignments independently while coordinating with a larger team.
• Ability to anticipate administrative needs and proactively support project implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to support community-centered work while navigating institutional requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new outreach program development
• Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
• Directs the implementation of program policies and procedures
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Population Health Institute – Workforce Development Pathways Unit

The UW Population Health Institute (UWPHI) works to improve the health of all people in Wisconsin and beyond by conducting research and providing technical assistance to policymakers, practitioners, and communities. The Workforce Development Pathways (WFDP) unit leads statewide Community Health Worker workforce development, including coordination of the Rural Health Transformation Program CHW initiative in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $50,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing project coordination, program support, administrative support, or operational support for complex initiatives.
• Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, logistics, documentation, and communications across multiple partners.
• Experience maintaining project tracking systems, spreadsheets, databases, or reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived or professional experience as a Community Health Worker or CHW Ally.
• Experience supporting state or federally funded programs.
• Experience supporting grant reporting, contract administration, or subcontractor coordination.
• Experience supporting training and technical assistance programs, learning collaboratives, or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience planning in-person events
• Experience working within UW-Madison, UW System, or similar higher education administrative environments.
• Experience maintaining project management systems, dashboards, shared resource repositories, or operational workflows.
• Experience working with Community Health Workers, public health programs, healthcare organizations, or community-based organizations.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in public health, community health, social work, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Contact Information:

Brittany Brown, 608-265-2968

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