Program Planner Analyst - Community Engagement Coordinator

Program Planner Analyst- Community Engagement Coordinator

The Program Planner Analyst- Community Engagement Coordinator role ensures that young people have a voice in shaping the very programs designed to serve them. Through program coordination, communication, and ongoing collaboration, the position reinforces the clinic's leadership in prioritizing adolescent and young adult health needs across the Tampa Bay area.

This position is grant funded.

This position requires a level II background check.

Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Supervision:

• Track program deliverables, timelines, and reporting to ensure accurate documentation of goals and outcomes
• Supervise Youth Advisory Board Junior Coordinators and College of Public Health undergraduate Community Outreach Interns
• Supervise education and outreach team activities
• Coordinate youth workgroups

Youth Advisory Board Leadership

• Recruit, train, and support Youth Advisory Board members in peer education on sexual health, HIV, substance use, and overall health and well-being for youth and young adults
• Support member retention through leadership and engagement opportunities
• Conduct youth focus groups to inform youth-centered programming
• Coordinate YAB meetings, including agendas, logistics, space, guest facilitators, and materials
• Manage YAB social media platforms
• Develop digital and print promotional materials as needed

Community Outreach and Engagement

• Build and maintain community partnerships to expand access to research and youth focused health services
• Represent the clinic at community events, meetings, and coalitions
• Coordinate community-based learning workshops for youth, community members, and professional partners
• Assist with recruitment for open research studies and interventions
• Organize and support community-based health promotion events
• Assist with community-based HIV testing and distribution of health resources, as needed
• Maintain accurate logs of community outreach and engagement activities

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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