Rural Health Transformation Project Coordinator

Maine Tasting Center; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New England (UNE) in Maine invites applications for a Project Assistant to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The role provides administrative and operational support, coordinating program activities, communications, meetings, and logistics to advance grant-funded initiatives.

Under the Associate Director, you will collaborate with UNE staff, statewide subrecipients, and external partners, travel for trainings, maintain records, and help ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; formatting documents and basic spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports, correspondence, and meeting documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain records and coordinate logistics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, external partners, and community organizations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities supporting the RHTP Population Health initiative to ensure timely progress on grant deliverables.
• Support implementation of grant activities by coordinating with internal UNE staff, statewide subrecipients, and external partners, escalating issues to senior staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate logistics for statewide trainings, meetings, and events, including preparation and execution of 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 established templates and guidance.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of program materials, including program web content and visual resources, following branding and accessibility standards.
• Compile, organize, and retrieve program data and documentation from digital systems in response to routine and special requests.
• Arrange travel and accommodations for program staff and partners in accordance with University policies and grant requirements.
• Assist the program team in tracking deadlines and documentation related to federal grant requirements to support compliance.
• Maintain adherence to University of New England policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Travel to out-of-town trainings or meetings up to 2–3 times per year.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the level and scope of the position as assigned.

Skills

Task management

Written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of New England (UNE) in Maine invites applications for a Project Assistant to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The role provides administrative and operational support, coordinating program activities, communications, meetings, and logistics to advance grant-funded initiatives.

Under the Associate Director, you will collaborate with UNE staff, statewide subrecipients, and external partners, travel for trainings, maintain records, and help ensure compliance