Academic Partnership and Internship Coordinator (5558 - Public Health Progr

at  Pima County

SALARY OFFERS ARE BASED ON THE CANDIDATE’S EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE AND INTERNAL EQUITY WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE SAME JOB CLASSIFICATION.

The Pima County Health Department is seeking an Academic Partnership and Internship Coordinator to join our team. This role focuses on strengthening the department’s academic, internship, volunteer, and learning environment in public health. Key responsibilities include building and expanding partnerships with academic institutions, organizing workshops, seminars, and “lunch and learn” sessions that highlight the latest research, practices, and innovations in the field. The coordinator supports experiential learning in public health practice, facilitates mentorship opportunities between department professionals and students, and promotes student-led investigations into public health challenges. Through innovative experiential learning strategies, this role aims to inspire and prepare the future public health workforce.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.

(RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.)

OR:

(2) FOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH PIMA COUNTY IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I, PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR I OR II, PUBLIC HEALTH NAVIGATOR, PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST, OR RELATED PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE OR PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM CLASSIFICATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD AT THE TIME OF RECRUITMENT.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in developing or promoting academic partnerships.
• Experience with internship and/or volunteer programs.
• Experience with written and verbal communication.
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Selection Procedure:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient execution;
• Collaborates with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and work closely to meet program goals and objectives;
• Tracks program progress, milestones, and deliverables, including grant contracts;
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact;
• Assists in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments;
• Supports community outreach efforts and participates in public health education and awareness activities;
• Leads community engagement efforts, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development;
• Assists in budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities;
• Identifies areas for program improvement and assists in implementing corrective actions;
• May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans.