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Public Health Program Coordinator

Purpose:

Under general direction or working independently, administer and coordinate activities of an assigned public health and/or human services program area.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.
• Investigates client or community complaints.
• Handles personnel issues
• Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, including familiarity with initiatives such as Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) and Fast-Track Cities (FTC).
• Experience engaging diverse communities through outreach, resident engagement, or similar community-focused activities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and effectively facilitate meetings, workgroups, or cross-sector initiatives.
• Experience working with IAPAC, the HIV Planning Council, or other HIV/AIDS-focused advisory, planning, or community bodies.
• Strong skills in event and group facilitation, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Experience in program evaluation, data interpretation, and preparation of clear, actionable reports.

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

Leads the coordination and administrative oversight of the Fast-Track Cities (FTC) initiative in support of the City's HIV response goals. Key responsibilities include managing all FTC activities; organizing and facilitating chair and workgroup meetings; developing agendas and preparing related documentation; assisting with the creation of program goals, objectives, and work plans; implementing strategies to engage community members and stakeholders; contributing to the development of the HIV Stigma Advocacy Plan; and planning and hosting at least one annual FTC consortium meetings to advance program priorities.

Salary Range: $60,630 - $74,270 annually

Location: Betty Dunkerley Public Health Campus 7201 Levander Loop Austin, TX 78702

General Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Remote work/telework options available, but this position requires a minimum of 40% per week in-office standard.