Public Health Project Coordinator

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Project Assistant for the WSU Public Health Program in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Detroit campus. The role supports development and maintenance of the Tolan Park Adult HIV Program, coordinating activities and liaising with faculty, staff, vendors, and funders.

The position involves handling program operations, scheduling, materials preparation, and assisting leadership with audits and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• An equivalent combination of job-related experience and education will be considered.
• 3–4 years of job-related experience in community-based health programs preferred.
• Experience with data handling, creating charts/graphs, and supporting audits/site visits.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory of supplies/resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities and assist in development, implementation and maintenance of the HIV program.
• Serve as liaison for faculty, staff, students, vendors, and external funders.
• Prepare written correspondence, reports, and informational materials for program activities.
• Monitor budget expenditures and assist in grant submissions and site visits.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public Health related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Project Assistant for the WSU Public Health Program in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Detroit campus. The role supports development and maintenance of the Tolan Park Adult HIV Program, coordinating activities and liaising with faculty, staff, vendors, and funders.

The position involves handling program operations, scheduling, materials preparation, and assisting leadership with audits and site visits.