What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Program Officer - Health Careers, Educ. & Outreach position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Posting Title:
Health Program Officer - Health Careers, Educ. & Outreach
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM COB - Public Administration - Research (Courtney N. Phillips (00088030))
Work Location:
3000 Business Education Rotunda
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Health Program Officer will serve as a key player in a dynamic team tasked with building a robust pipeline to strengthen Louisiana's health workforce. This role supports the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of LSU Health Affairs initiatives focused on health workforce development, health careers awareness, educational outreach, and strategic partnerships. The position serves as the lead for health career exposures, workforce pipeline initiatives, educational events, and community engagement activities to fulfill the grant-supported projects conducted in collaboration with LSU campuses, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), healthcare providers, school systems, workforce organizations, and community partners.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
25% - Health Workforce and Career Pathway Program Management
o Manage and coordinate health workforce development initiatives designed to increase awareness of clinical, public health, behavioral health, and healthcare administration careers.
o Support implementation of LSU Health Affairs workforce pipeline strategies and educational outreach initiatives. o Coordinate activities that promote healthcare career awareness among K-12 students, college students, and community audiences.
o Monitor program activities, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
20% - Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
o Serve as a liaison among LSU campuses, LDH, healthcare organizations, school systems, workforce agencies, and community partners.
o Coordinate meetings, communications, and collaborative activities supporting workforce and education initiatives.
o Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to expand program participation and impact.
o Support development of new partnerships that advance LSU Health Affairs priorities.
20% - Program and Health Career Fair/Education Leadership
o Plan, coordinate, and manage health careers fairs, health educational workshops, community outreach events, and related initiatives.
o Lead event logistics, scheduling, communications, and participant engagement. Ensure events align with strategic workforce and educational goals. Represent LSU Health Affairs at conferences, meetings, and community events.
15% - Grant and Project Implementation Support
o Support implementation of grant-funded workforce and educational initiatives.
o Track health career and related health education project deliverables, timelines, performance measures, and reporting requirements.
o Coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders and participating organizations.
o Assist in preparation of reports, summaries, presentations, and supporting documentation.
10% - Health Careers/Workforce Information, Resource Development, and Communications
o Coordinate development and/or coordination of career pathway resources, informational materials, outreach tools, and educational content.
o Support dissemination of workforce information and opportunities through multiple communication channels.
5% - Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
o Collect and maintain program participation information.
o Support program effectiveness and workforce development outcomes.
o Identify opportunities to improve program operations, stakeholder engagement, and participant experiences.
o Prepare program summaries and recommendations for leadership review.
5% - Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree in education, business, healthcare administration, public policy or a related field
Years of Experience: 3
Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree in education, business, healthcare administration, public policy or a related field
Specific Experience: Experience working in an academic or healthcare system environment.
- Experience with public health education programs and careers.
COMPETENCIES:
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing - Proficient
Attention to detail - Proficient
Ability to problem solve - Proficient
Time management skills - Proficient
Conflict resolution - Proficient
Fostering Innovation/Continuous Improvement - develop, sponsor or support new and improved methods, products, procedures and technologies. - Proficient
Adaptable to change and change management - Proficient
Train and communicate work for others - Proficient
Ability to document and communicate procedures for both technical and non-technical users - Proficient
Ability to interpret complex written specifications and conditions - Proficient
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
For questions about this position or the associated salary range, please contact Dr. Courtney Phillips, cnphillips@lsu.edu.
Skills Needed:
Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Policy Development, Project Management, Resource Management, Risk Mitigation
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
July 8, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 28, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Sick Leave