NKCES - Project Coordinator (DFC)

Position Title: Project Coordinator (DFC) Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will provide project oversight, including maintaining communication with the funder, ensuring project activities are completed on time and within budget, and submitting reports on time as required. The project coordinator will manage stakeholder engagement and regional partnerships to support improvement efforts around substance misuse. Overall, the Project Coordinator will manage the project's day-to-day activities. Key Responsibilities Provide overall project coordination to ensure high-quality implementation of grant plans and management of funds for the stated purposeFacilitate networks to support increased knowledge and understanding of priority contentMaintain ongoing professional communication with all project participants and partners to ensure successful project progressLead initiatives to ensure goals and objectives are completed on time and within budgetEnsure lines of supervision and communication are clear and executed across all stakeholdersSubmit all reports and all required documents to ensure compliance with fundingConvene stakeholders, keep appropriate records, and submit data timely to create reports to the funder and communityTrain stakeholders to assess, build capacity, plan, implement, and evaluate activities and project progressTravel as requiredPerform related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee Qualifications Degree in a public health, mental health, social work, project management, and demonstrated relevant experienceCertification/qualifications appropriate to Kentucky requirements in that field.Experience working with adults and children preferred, including familiarity with resources and needs regarding supports in our schools and communitiesAn understanding of evidence-based substance abuse prevention strategies and programs is preferred Key Competencies Understanding of evidence-based substance abuse prevention strategies and programsAbility to maintain oversight of the management of funding ethically, accurately, and in a timely mannerOffer guidance and collaboration across the regionDevelop and deliver professional learning to targeted audiences regionally and nationallyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersCompile, analyze, and report (communicate) dataMaintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictionsAnalyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action Terms of Employment Reports To and Evaluated by: Project Manager Department: Learning and Empowerment Position Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary: Based on rank and experience in accordance with the NKCES Salary Schedule Terms of Employment: 220 Days