Prevention Coordinator

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma's Southwest Prevention Center seeks a candidate to coordinate prevention activities, monitor progress, and support data collection and reporting to advance public health initiatives. You will work with community organizations, coalitions, and tribal partners to provide training and outreach support for effective prevention strategies.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, program coordination, and contributing to communication efforts through materials and newsletters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 24 months of project management or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prevention activities and program efforts.
• Monitor progress and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with grant objectives and coordinate with partners.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and outreach support to community organizations and tribal partners.
• Develop educational materials and support stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Range: Targeted pay up to $23.40/hour, depending on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction

Join the Southwest Prevention Center in a rewarding role focused on strengthening communities through prevention, outreach, and collaboration. Supporting the Strategic Prevention Framework-Rx Program, this position plays an important role in advancing public health initiatives designed to improve awareness, education, and community engagement across the region.

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Based Prevention Services, the successful candidate will assist with coordinating prevention activities, monitoring program progress, supporting data collection and reporting efforts, and ensuring compliance with grant objectives. This role also partners closely with community organizations, coalitions, and tribal partners to provide training, technical assistance, and outreach support that promotes effective prevention strategies and community involvement.

In addition, the position contributes to communication and public awareness efforts through educational materials, newsletters, social media, and stakeholder engagement activities. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and passionate about community-based prevention and public health initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys relationship-building, program coordination, and making a meaningful impact through community engagement.

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Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• 24 months of project management or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution

Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications

• Position subject to renewal based on availability of funds