Grant Project Coordinator

Widener University is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for the GLS Grant Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program. This program plays a pivotal role in facilitating and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive public health and evidence-based approach aimed at enhancing behavioral health services for college students.

Reporting to the project lead and executive director of counseling and psychological services, this position is responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent and reduce suicide, depression, serious mental illness (SMI)/serious emotional disturbances (SED), and substance use disorders among college students. The Project Coordinator will work to promote help-seeking behavior, reduce stigma associated with mental health challenges, and improve the identification and treatment of at-risk students to ensure their academic success.

This position is grant funded, renewable annually, as is not to exceed a period of three years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Program Coordination: Coordinate all aspects of the GLS Grant Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with campus stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students, as well as community partners, to ensure effective program implementation and sustainability.
• Resource Management: Manage program resources efficiently, including budget oversight, procurement of supplies and services, and adherence to grant funding guidelines.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials to increase awareness of mental health issues, promote help-seeking behavior, and reduce stigma among college students and staff.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data on program outcomes and effectiveness, in accordance with grant requirements and reporting timelines.
• Quality Improvement: Continuously assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement through feedback mechanisms and data analysis.
• Risk Assessment and Intervention: Collaborate with campus counseling services and other relevant departments to identify and support students at risk of suicide, depression, or substance use disorders, providing appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate program documentation and ensure compliance with grant requirements, university policies, and relevant laws and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience in project coordination, preferably in a higher education or public health setting.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention strategies, mental health promotion, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, including experience with statistical software and database management.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of program planning and implementation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• There may be occasional outreach or programming that may occur outside of typical weekday business hours.
• This position is grant funded, renewable annually, as is not to exceed a period of three years.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington.

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