Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Location

• Huntsville, AL
• Department: Community Health Action Center
• Posted: 2026-10-08T03:27:37Z
• Position Summary:
• Oakwood University invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator within the Community Health Action Center (CHAC). The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating community health programs and outreach initiatives that support the Center’s mission to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families in the communities served.
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional who is passionate about community engagement, health promotion, and program administration.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of community health programs and special initiatives.
• Assist with program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Recruit, schedule, and support program participants, volunteers, and community partners.
• Maintain program records, databases, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, churches, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing health fairs, workshops, screenings, educational programs, and community outreach events.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and program updates for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
• Support grant-funded activities, including data collection, outcome tracking, and reporting.
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource management for assigned programs.
• Represent the CHAC at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Community Health, Healthcare Administration, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, healthcare, public health, or related areas.
• Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to analyze information and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Skilled in event planning and community engagement activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Commitment to customer service and community-centered programming.
• Working Conditions
• Primarily office-based with regular travel to community sites, meeting and outreach events
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry program materials and supplies as needed.

Compensation

• and Benefits:
• Oakwood University offers a comprehensive healthcare assistance plan and benefits, which include health, retirement plan, tuition assistance for eligible dependents, and other core benefits.
• P hysical Requirements:
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including communicating effectively in English with internal and external stakeholders in person, by phone/video, and in writing; reviewing, analyzing, and producing written and digital materials for extended periods using standard office technology; maintaining regular office hours and, as an exempt employee, working additional hours—including occasional evenings and weekends—to meet deadlines and operational needs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• Oakwood University is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment policies and practices based on race, national origin, gender (except for positions requiring ordination), color, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The employment practices of the church reflect religious preferences in harmony with the United States Constitution and controlling law, and it, therefore, hires only Seventh-day Adventist Church members in regular standing for this position.
• At Will Employment:
• Employment with Oakwood University is at-will. This means that either you or Oakwood University may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as long as it is not in violation of applicable federal or state laws.
• TO APPLY
• Follow the link below to complete the application
• Application Cover Letter Resume
• to
• [email protected]

Application destination

• https://oakwood.edu/wp-content/uploads/FacultyStaff-Application-6_11_26.pdf

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Community Health, Healthcare Administration, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, healthcare, public health, or related areas.
• Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to analyze information and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Skilled in event planning and community engagement activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Commitment to customer service and community-centered programming.