Project Coordinator - Health & Human Services

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in developing project plans, ensuring accurate timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Organizes and manages tasks to facilitate the achievement of project milestones.
• Maintains current and accurate project-related documents; tracks the progress of projects and reports concerns to HHS leadership.
• Serves as liaison between team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure clear and effective communication.
• Schedules and participates in project meetings; prepares agendas and takes minutes.
• Collaborates with team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Completes project administrative duties, such as managing invoices, purchase orders, and inventory reports.
• Keeps leadership informed of the status of HHS-related activities by attending meetings, providing verbal updates, and submitting reports.
• Adheres to relevant regulations and standards, including confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Coordinates with HHS Leadership on the improvement and expansion of HHS programs and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Travels to multiple CIT sites to facilitate project coordination as needed.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business or Public Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Two years related experience in project coordination or management.
• Valid drivers license is required when driving for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements.
• Knowledge of traditional forms of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Skills in program assessment, planning, program evaluation and community organization.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in preparing and presenting operational reports.
• Ability to develop and present persuasive and informative presentations on health programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Nice to Have

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Associate (CAPM) preferred.
• One year experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities, preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business or Public Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration or related field.