Program Coordinator (Health Simulation Education Core)

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Occasional travel

Funding secured

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for a Simulation Education Core Coordinator to support a health education team in Rural Health Transformation. Based in Durham, NH, this role provides organized coordination of day-to-day operations for the Sim Core, enabling effective education, workforce development, and partner engagement across rural regions.

You will manage communications, track projects, plan trainings and events, and assist with reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 years administrative, program coordination, or project support experience.
• Experience in healthcare, education, public health, or community programs is beneficial.
• Coursework/certification in project management (PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean) or equivalent applied experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for Simulation Educational Core activities, including scheduling, communication, gathering evaluation data, and resource planning.
• Manage logistics for training sessions, workshops, SIM education events, and partner engagement meetings.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure timely progress.
• Assist with preparation of program materials, reports, agendas, and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong coordinator who is interested in supporting a team working to support health education. This role will contribute a highly organized approach to coordinate day-to-day operations for a health simulation team making a direct impact on rural healthcare. This role will be based in Durham, NH, and have the opportunity to travel occasionally throughout New Hampshire to connect with stakeholders including faculty, clinicians, simulation staff, and rural health care partners (travel is preplanned and approximately 2-3 scheduled day trips per month with milage reimbursement).

The Simulation Education Core Coordinator supports the Rural Health Transformation initiative as a member of the Simulation Education Core (Sim Core), providing organizational, administrative, and logistical coordination to ensure successful implementation of simulation education, workforce development, and partnerengagement activities across rural regions. The position manages communication, project tracking, and operational support for Sim Core programs, working closely with faculty, clinicians, simulation staff, and rural healthcare partners to advance project goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Operations (40%)

• Coordinate daytoday operations for Simulation Educational Core activities, including scheduling, communication, gathering evaluation data from each SIM team, and resource planning.
• Manage logistics for training sessions, workshops, SIM education events, and partner engagement meetings.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure timely progress.
• Assist with preparation of program materials, reports, agendas, and documentation.

Stakeholder & Partner Support (25%)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for rural healthcare partners, learners, and program collaborators.
• Coordinate communication and information flow between Simulation Core faculty, simulation staff, and external partners.
• Support partner onboarding, scheduling, and information dissemination.
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify needs and ensure smooth coordination of simulation education activities.

Data Management, Reporting & Documentation (25%)

• Manage data collection processes for program evaluations, attendance, and outcome measures.
• Assist with preparation of reports for internal teams, grant funders, and project leadership.
• Maintain organized records, databases, and documentation consistent with project and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Clinical Core.
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Administrative & Team Support (10%)

• Provide administrative support to faculty and staff within the Clinical Core.
• Support meeting planning, minutetaking, scheduling, and communication tasks.
• Assist with procurement, travel coordination, and budget tracking as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and broader Rural Health Transformation planning efforts.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree two (2) years of administrative, program coordination, project support, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in healthcare, education, public health, or community programs is beneficial.
• Coursework, certification, or professional development in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean or equivalent applied experience), and experience managing or coordinating multi-site or multi-partner initiatives, particularly in grant-funded or community-based settings.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license (occasional travel to rural partner sites may be required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated project management skills, including task coordination, timeline development, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication in complex environments.
• Knowledge of project management approaches or frameworks (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean, or equivalent applied experience).
• Experience managing or coordinating multisite, multipartner, or grantfunded initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with productivity tools, scheduling platforms, and data-management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, faculty, technical staff, and rural partners.
• Adaptability, professionalism, and a customerservice mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
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Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and support event or training logistics as needed. Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, public health, education, administration, or related field.
• Coursework, certification, or professional development in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean, or equivalent applied experience).
• Experience coordinating programs in clinical, academic, or ruralhealth settings.
• Experience with grant-funded projects or workforce development programs.
• Familiarity with rural health systems, partner engagement, or distributed clinical education.

Anticipated hourly rate is $24.00-25.00 an hour in consideration of internal equity.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$20.15 - $33.15

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Durham