Overview

The Program Coordinator will be an integral programmatic team member for the State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS) program. This is a grant funded project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and housed at Princeton University.

 

SHVS provides technical assistance to support state efforts to enhance the quality and value of health care by improving population health and transforming the delivery of health care services.

 

The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Director in the day-to-day management of SHVS. The selected candidate will also take a lead policy role, creating presentations, blog posts, and other analyses, as well as writing reports and other updates for the Foundation. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the director managing technical assistance delivered to states through the programs and developing and managing contracts with outside experts that provide assistance to the states.

Responsibilities

Project management

• Manage and coordinate program management functions of SHVS
• Develop call agendas for regular check-ins with program partners
• Assist the director and deputy in identifying selected states’ technical assistance needs and connecting those states with the appropriate technical assistance providers for both programs
• Track the activities of expert technical assistance providers in each of the selected states
• Draft, process, and track consulting agreements between Princeton and outside technical assistance providers, including developing scopes of work and budgets with the consultants
• Plan for and participate in convenings and other off-site meetings, up to 10 trips per year

State and national health policy analysis and research

• Track current health policy events (e.g., legislation, regulations, politics, etc.) in selected states from both a quality improvement and insurance coverage perspective
• Coordinate and curate resources for states produced by SHVS and other RWJF grantees
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations and talking points for the program director

Communications, reporting, and process management

• Curate content for website that aggregates state health policy resources
• Draft weekly updates and annual narrative reports to the Foundation
• Draft and post web content for shvs.org and manage relations with the outside communication firm
• Review and edit issue briefs prior to publication

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, health policy, law or other related fields 
• Two plus years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated interest in health care and/or public policy
• Excellent writing and communication skills and demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail in research and product development
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and WebEx or other webinar software

Preferred:

• Master's degree in public policy, health policy, law or other related fields
• Familiarity with state policy initiatives around quality, value, and cost containment
• Previous experience working in health policy, ideally three or more years of research, advocacy, political or policy development related background in health or closely related policy field.
• State experience and/or a strong understanding of state and federal government health program structures
• Working knowledge of WordPress

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion — fundamental to the success of our education and research mission.  This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoEstimated Appointment End Date6/13/2024Comments Related to End DatePosition will be extended when funding is available which has been the case for numerous years.Physical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo Experience LevelAssociate#LI-NC1