Community Outreach Coordinator

Job ID: 289827

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 'high research' university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses – the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville – Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. In 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information
Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics

Job Summary

The Community Outreach Coordinator for the Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics is responsible for engaging and educating organizations and individuals within targeted communities. This role entails executing tasks related to funded projects and organizing both scheduled and unscheduled visits to community events. The coordinator serves as a representative of the project, the IHLA, and GSU, collaborating with other agencies and community resources and works alongside the IHLA's director, project manager, office manager, and other coordinators to devise and implement the outreach strategy. In addition, the coordinator provides administrative, clerical, and technical support for the implementation of assigned projects and develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with staff from various community organizations to gain support and foster connections. The coordinator's duties involve in-person interactions within the community, supplemented by remote communications.

This is a 100% contract-funded position and continuation of employment is dependent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and complete activities necessary for the day-to-day management of the project as assigned
• Coordinate and monitor project activities including outreach, enrollment, reporting, monitoring, and other activities in cooperation with the IHLA director and project staff
• Enhance the total project effort through active involvement with community organizations or other service programs
• Track and monitor project data and deliverables
• Adhere to all programmatic guidelines, policies, and protocols
• Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the IHLA, as funding allows

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Sciences, or related field

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of work experience in communications, project coordination, customer support, or client services

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated interest in public health-related topics

Proposed Salary
$26.50 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Demonstrated commitment for customer service centered work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to comply with university document security measures

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective project and time management skills
• Proven multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple mediums of communication including phone, email, and face-to-face while working in a fast-paced environment

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on September 3, 2025.