Program Coordinator II

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

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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

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