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Account/Position No.:                        230543/37000/250/584680                 Level 6

Position Title:                                      (Program) Coordinator

Department:                                        College of Public Health

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to Primary Investigator for formal qualitative and quantitative program evaluation of the Tennessee Coordinated School Health Program in all school systems in Tennessee; including coordinating statewide epidemiologic surveillance and evaluation; managing and developing databases; developing training materials and presentations; writing final evaluation reports; and managing grant budget and subcontracts.

Essential Functions

-        Performs detailed analysis of survey data utilizing database spreadsheets and computer based statistical analysis.

-        Writes, produces, and distributes evaluation reports utilizing graphics software.

-        Coordinates data collection from sites.

-        Assists in developing statewide sampling designs and strategies for final applications and documentation of data.

-        Develops linkages with existing epidemiologic databases from federal/state agencies.

-        Manages state grant budget and subcontracts.

-        Supervises graduate student.

Secondary Functions

-        Collaborates with university faculty to write articles utilizing data.

-        Assists in development of competitive grant proposals.

-        Develops training materials.

-       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of SPSS statistical software, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and presentation graphics software.

-        Knowledge of survey design and statistics.

-        Knowledge of technical writing, budgeting, and program evaluation.

-        Knowledge of state and federal grant management.

-        Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation.

-        Knowledge of community and community health system.

-        Ability to work independently.

-        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.

-        Ability to develop reports.

-        Ability to conduct meetings.

-        Ability to train personnel.

-        Ability to coordinate multiple resources and tasks.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in Health Sciences, Education, or Business; two years of related experience.

October 2007