Program Coordinator II

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Program Coordinator II Requisition Number RE56506 Working Title SMILE Project Coordinator Department Name 7A880:Division of Public Health Dent Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $44,678-71,469/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting / Standing for long periods of time.

Shift

M-F 8a-5p and occasional as needed weekends and special events.

Job Summary

Project Coordinator will support implementation and administration of SMILE-KY project, a clinical and community-based initiative focused on salivary screening, oral health assessment and improving access to preventive dental care for pregnant women. Position coordinates among research team, community health workers, participants, healthcare & dental providers, & participating community organizations. Responsibilities include coordinating participant recruitment, engagement, retention, and follow-up; supporting project objectives and health assessment procedures; coordinating clinical sites and health care providers; scheduling and assisting with clinic visits; collecting and maintaining accurate project data; monitoring project activities and timelines; assisting with staff training, participant education, & communications. Position also provides administrative and logistical support, maintains project and regulatory documentation, and assists with tracking supplies and expenditures.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Website construction, understand oral health assessment tools

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

RDH or Dental Hygiene or project management

Deadline to Apply 11/20/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please explain your experience coordinating research projects, clinical programs, or community-based initiatives?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please explain your experience with recruiting, engaging and following up with participants and/or patients.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint.)

• Novice

• Apprentice

• Proficient

• Distinguished

• • Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full time employment experience coordinating activities and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams or programs.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Can you describe a time when you managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously and how you prioritize tasks and ensure deadlines are met?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter