Program Manager (LA-CEAL)

Xavier University of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Louisiana is seeking a full-time LA-CEAL Program Manager to oversee community engagement initiatives against COVID-19 in disproportionately affected communities. Responsibilities include coordinating training, managing data collection, and supporting program administration. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree coupled with related work experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Prior work experience in community engagement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training for staff and student workers on community engagement protocols.
• Manage study protocols and participant recruitment.
• Prepare regulatory documents and monitor program compliance.
• Create health promotion outreach materials.
• Coordinate communication with LA-CEAL committees.

Skills

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Public speaking

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

materials-design software

Job description

Posting Summary

Position Title: LA-CEAL Program Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Division of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for a full‑time position of LA-CEAL Program Manager. The program manager will oversee the Louisiana Community‑Engagement Research Alliance Against COVID‑19 in Disproportionately Affected Communities (LA‑CEAL) program across Xavier’s consortium partners, including Tulane University and community partners. Responsibilities include providing program support to LA‑CEAL investigators, coordinating community engagement and fieldwork training, overseeing fieldwork operations, collecting and monitoring data quality, tracking program progress, reporting to NIH leadership, monitoring program expenditures, and coordinating committee support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4 years of directly related work experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Fields including Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, or affiliated fields, with 1‑2 years of prior experience developing wellness initiatives.
• Prior work experience in community engagement with partners or stakeholders and passion for diverse populations.
• Knowledge of current trends in chronic disease management.
• Experience creating or researching health and wellness materials and marketing wellness events.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, time management, and public speaking skills.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and materials‑design software.

Preferred Qualifications

See Minimum Qualifications.

Special Requirements Summary

Work Hours

Full‑time

KSA's

• Knowledge of community engagement, outreach, community‑engaged research, fieldwork operations, and data collection.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Ability to anticipate and meet established deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork training and oversight: coordinate training for staff and student workers on protocols, sampling, recruitment, data collection, and community engagement; monitor progress and quality; maintain inventory; report to investigators and committees.
• Participant recruitment and data collection: manage study protocols, coordinate recruitment, collect and enter survey data, maintain data quality, and track engagement activities.
• Support program administration: prepare regulatory documents, monitor deliverables, manage budget and expenditure reports, ensure compliance, coordinate CAB meetings and community initiatives.
• Create health promotion outreach (flyers, newsletters, email, social media) in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinate and support LA‑CEAL committees and community partner engagement: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, facilitate communication, serve as liaison, and assist with electronic newsletters.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Posting Number

S436P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

02/03/2025

Posting Date

01/09/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach online only your resume, cover letter, transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Other

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.

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