"Program Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)"

Program Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management, KU Weight Management

Position Title: Program Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: The Program Coordinator in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management, will provide comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to the Nutrition Obesity Research Center - Regional Research Core (NORC-RRC). This position is responsible for coordinating activities within the Administrative Core, the Pilot and Feasibility Program, and the Opportunity Fund. The Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with program directors, investigators, and institutional offices to ensure efficient operations and successful achievement of NORC-RRC objectives.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Organize and schedule the NORC annual meeting, monthly committee meetings, advisory board meetings, and other working groups, including preparation of agendas and meeting materials.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the NORC Scholars Program.
• Provide administrative support to ensure timely completion of reports, documentation, and program milestones.
• Coordinate and support the review process for Pilot and Feasibility applications, including scheduling reviewers and compiling results.
• Track the allocation, use, and outcomes of Pilot and Feasibility funds.
• Monitor progress toward individual grant objectives and coordinate with institutional entities to facilitate fund distribution.
• Assist investigators with the organization, administration, and oversight of the Opportunity Fund program.
• Support planning, reporting, and documentation processes for all NORC-RRC programs.
• Draft correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and other program documentation.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and federal guidelines relevant to research administration.
• Maintain the website. Ensure information is accurate and up to date.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Work Experience: Four years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience: Two years providing administrative or program coordination support in an academic, research, or healthcare setting.

Skills: Organization, Communication, Time management, Attention to detail, Interpersonal skills, Computer skills

Required Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $26.13 - $39.20