Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Program Coordinator

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking a full-time (40-hour week) Program Coordinator for the Wellness and Health Promotion division. This position will support health education and preventive programs to advance public health in our community.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and evaluates health education programs, activities, and services within the division, targeting identified jurisdictions and sub-populations.
• Develops methods for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data specific to health education initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with grant and funding requirements for health education programs.
• Conducts research and analysis to support health education projects, providing recommendations for program enhancement.
• Acts as a health education resource to community groups, agencies, businesses, and the public.
• Consults with other divisions to coordinate health education services and programs to meet community needs.
• Supervises and evaluates staff performance, addressing personnel concerns within the health education team."

Requirements include:

• A master’s degree in a closely related field and one (1) year of work experience

• Or a bachelor’s degree in an area that closely aligns with responsibilities and three (3) years of responsible professional work experience.
• Or Three (3) additional years (for a total of six [6] years) of responsible professional work experience in a related area may substitute for the undergraduate degree requirement.
• Two years of management and supervisory experience is preferred.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The starting annual salary for this position is $62,162 for a 40-hour work week.

To apply, go to https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

CUPHD highly recommends all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally) unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Posted May 6, 2024