Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14919P

Working Title

Population Health & Experiential Learning Coordinator

Department

UHC-Nursing Services

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Advertised Salary

$52,500

Posting Date

03/25/2026

Open until filled

No

Closing Date

03/31/2026

Proposed Starting Date

05/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You mist be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title

Health Educator II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

UHC Minimum:
• Bachelor's degree in public health, Epidemiology, Social/Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years previous work in public health, college health, or population health.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

UHC Preferred:
• Experience in integrated care settings or college health.

Position Summary

The Population Health and Experiential Learning Coordinator is a non-clinical role that advances UHC's prevention, wellbeing, and preparedness and response efforts through population health-focused program coordination and operational support for student learning experiences. The position collaborates across all UHC departments and campus partners to improve campus health and well-being while supporting student learners from all disciplines with a primary emphasis on the College of Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with infectious disease readiness planning (non-clinical, operational support)
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills; able to influence without authority.
• High attention to detail; strong documentation and project management habits.
• Data fluency: ability to translate data into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; presentation skills.
• Sound judgment around confidentiality, privacy, and responsible data handling.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with flexibility and attention to detail.
• Computer skills required to include Windows, Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Active throughout the 8-hour workday to include typical busy medical office/clinic demands, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, typing, bending, talking, listening, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Some evening and weekend work.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Population Health Program Coordination

• Partner with clinical and operational departments to identify priority student well-being needs and develop measurable, population-focused strategies aligned with UHC , Student Affairs, and UGA strategic priorities.
• Provide program coordination, monitoring, and improvement support for population health initiatives such as:
  • Immunization compliance
  • STI screening initiatives
  • PrEP awareness and linkage to services
  • Smoking/vaping cessation referral pathways and support
  • Diabetes prevention/metabolic health supports (screening, referral, education, follow-up)
  • Exercise, art, and nature for health and well-being
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (process mapping, PDSA cycles, root cause analysis) to improve outcomes, access, experience, and operational reliability.
• Build meaningful student involvement in population health work through structured clinical experiences, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Represent UHC on interdisciplinary committees, including serving as a member of the Complex Care/Integrated Care Team, PATH Committee, and Student Affairs Data Review Team.
• Collaborate with other Well-being units to identify population health priorities

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Student Intern/Employee Oversight

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student interns/student employees supporting population health programs, evaluation, and improvement work.
• Develop intern role descriptions, learning objectives, workflows, deliverables, and documentation standards.
• Ensure required onboarding and compliance for student team members (privacy, data handling, and IRB processes when applicable).
• Develop pathways for student-led contributions (with staff oversight) such as peer outreach, resource connection support, data cleaning/validation, and program development.
• Lead development and implementation of a student-led community health worker model focused on student-to-student education, navigation, and connection to campus/community resources aimed at addressing population health concerns.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

School of Nursing Clinical Site Liaison

• Serve as UHC's primary liaison to the School of Nursing to coordinate learning opportunities for nursing students at UHC .
• Collaborate with School of Nursing leadership/faculty, UHC's Position Management and Credentialing Specialist, and UHC operational/clinical leaders to design and maintain learning experiences aligned with UHC workflows and student learning objectives.
• Coordinate logistics for student placements/learning experiences, including scheduling, orientation requirements, compliance training, and evaluation/feedback loops (as applicable).
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for nursing students to participate in population health and quality-related projects (e.g., immunization compliance outreach, research, prevention initiative support, program evaluation, patient navigation/connection-to-resources workflows).

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Infection Disease Preparedness & Response Support

• In coordination with senior leadership and the Infection Prevention Coordinator, support readiness planning for infectious disease events affecting campus.
• Provide operational and analytic support during elevated risk periods, including situational dashboards, trend monitoring (as data sources allow), workflow documentation, and after-action reporting.
• Support cross-department coordination for non-clinical outbreak response functions (e.g., tracking, operational task coordination, communications support materials, and improvement follow-up).
• Participate in drills and improvement cycles following events to strengthen readiness and response processes.
• Participate in Quality & Performance Excellence workgroups and infectious disease planning groups as assigned.
• Member of UHC's Environment of Care Committee

Percentage of time

20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Missy Jackson

Recruitment Contact Email

missy.jackson@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacant position in Student Affairs?
   • Current UGA Employee
   • Handshake
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight Into Diversity
   • LinkedIn
   • Professional Organization
   • UGAJobs (UGA's Job Board)
   • Other (please provide)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents