Rural Health Transformation Project Assistant

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New England in Portland, ME seeks a Project Assistant to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Population Health initiative. This role coordinates administrative tasks, meetings, travel, and program communications under the Associate Director to ensure timely grant deliverables.

The position requires strong organizational skills, multitasking, and collaboration with UNE staff, subrecipients, and external partners, with travel 2–3 times per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including formatting and basic spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities supporting the RHTP Population Health initiative to ensure timely progress on grant deliverables.
• Coordinate logistics for statewide trainings, meetings, and events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Prepare meeting agendas, assemble meeting materials, attend meetings, and record and distribute accurate meeting minutes.
• Draft, edit, and format routine program communications, reports, manuals, and newsletters using templates.
• Assist with program materials, including web content and visual resources, following branding standards.
• Track program data and documentation from digital systems for routine and special requests.
• Arrange travel and accommodations for program staff and partners per policies.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of New England in Portland, ME seeks a Project Assistant to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Population Health initiative. This role coordinates administrative tasks, meetings, travel, and program communications under the Associate Director to ensure timely grant deliverables.

The position requires strong organizational skills, multitasking, and collaboration with UNE staff, subrecipients, and external partners, with travel 2–3 times per year.