Program Coordinator

Dakota State University Applied Research Corp; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota State University Applied Research Corp is seeking a Program Coordinator to support planning, coordination, and execution of cybersecurity and digital health initiatives serving rural healthcare providers. The role involves coordinating provider engagements, managing schedules and documentation, tracking deliverables, and supporting program reporting and operational infrastructure.

On-premise position requiring strong organization and the ability to work with technical and nontechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and secure information handling.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of cybersecurity and digital health initiatives.
• Coordinate provider onboarding and engagement activities, including scheduling and documentation.
• Track deliverables, milestones, metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in development and administration of provider management processes and tools.
• Maintain secure handling, organization, and storage of sensitive documentation.
• Prepare and review program documentation and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Priority management

Verbal and written communication

Independent working

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director to support the planning, coordination, and execution of cybersecurity and digital health initiatives serving rural healthcare providers. Responsibilities include coordinating provider engagements, managing schedules and documentation, tracking deliverables, and supporting program reporting and operational infrastructure. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, and capable of independently identifying and executing tasks in a dynamic, multi-project environment. This is an on-premise position.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Program Director to support successful program execution and delivery.
• Coordinate provider onboarding and engagement activities, including scheduling, completing documentation, paperwork verification, and personnel coordination.
• Assist in the coordination and tracking of multiple concurrent provider engagements, as part of the broader program portfolio.
• Assist tracking program deliverables, milestones, metrics, and reporting requirements to support timely and accurate program reporting.
• Support the development and administration of provider management processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of processes for the secure handling, organization, and storage of sensitive program and provider documentation.
• Maintain program dashboards, metrics, and data used to track provider engagements and overall program performance.
• Coordinate with technical personnel, program leadership, providers, and other stakeholders to support engagement planning and execution.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and review of program documentation and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Project Director.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accurate recordkeeping, secure information handling, and consistent and timely follow-through.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize activities across multiple concurrent engagements, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and identify and execute tasks based on broadly defined objectives.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.