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Senior Project Coordinator - PTTC, Institute for Human Development

University of Missouri-Kansas City
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Jun 15, 2026
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Prevention Technology Transfer Center National Coordinating Office(PTTC-NCO), with the Collaborative Center to Advance Health Sciences (CAHS), of the Institute of Human Development (IHD), at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC.

Job Description

The professional in this position will serve as a senior project coordinator for the SAMHSA-funded Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network Coordinating Office (PTTC NCO). This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of national training, technical assistance, and implementation support projects for the specialized prevention treatment and recovery workforce and communities. This team member should have excellent organization and communication skills. The professional in this position will need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may coordinate the moving parts involved in ensuring events go smoothly, handling the details before the event as well as the day-of logistics. The individual may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following up on action items. The individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organizing data, and formatting documents for final submission. The work will be varied but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables with a special emphasis on network-wide initiatives, intra and internal communications, and day-to-day operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide leadership in program and resource development for the PTTC NCO, implement national prevention and recovery-related initiatives, create and manage project teams, and serve as a resource for project development and completion.
  • Participate in and represent the PTTC NCO in high-level meetings for high-visibility initiatives. Facilitate collaboration and communication among key stakeholders, regional PTTCs and our federal partners.
  • Contribute to NCO efforts to foster cross-regional, intra-network, and external partnerships with regional PTTCs for the purpose of increased collaboration and decreased duplication of efforts.
  • Support planning, curriculum development and related activities for high-quality, appropriate training and technical assistance activities that build the capacity of the healthcare workforce and those who directly support them to implement evidence-based and emerging, promising practices.
  • Design technical assistance plans using evidence-based implementation strategies based on the most current implementation science literature to respond to requests in a way that will meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
  • Work in concert with the Project Director and Senior Project Coordinator to write strong, competitive federal grant applications; progress reports, and budget projections (as needed)
  • Partner with regional PTTCs to support, coordinate, and implement national Workgroup/Committee initiatives, focused on CSAP priorities.
  • Manage operations for subject matter experts to include, admin duties, contracts, invoicing, etc.
  • Manage operations for and support Project Director, Senior Project Coordinator, and Subject Matter Experts in developing and implementing several training-of-facilitator, training, and community of practice events (e.g., SAPST curriculums) for internal (regional PTTCs) and external (SME, trainers, and consultants) audiences.
  • In partnership with the ATTC NCO website manager, manage the external PTTC website and internal Hub.
  • Work with Project Director and Senior Project Coordinator to support presentation and exhibiting needs of the NCO and regional PTTCs.
  • Support the Project Director and Senior Project Coordinator in implementing ad hoc projects that emerge from funder requests, regional and national priorities, and emerging trends from needs assessments.
  • Work with the Project Director and UMKC staff to track budget and related operations.
  • Other duties as assigned, including further support of the federally grant-funded program, as well as providing FTE to other grants held by the Principal Investigator as needed

NOTE: This position is 100% grant funded and contingent on continue funding. This role is funded through September 2029 and contingent on continued funding at the end of each grant year. This position may require region and national travel to conferences and required in-person meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a discipline demonstrating expertise over addiction and addiction-related topics, or closely related discipline
  • Preferred 5 years of experience in related field
  • Demonstrated professional experience with:
    • project coordination and project management,
    • coordinating personnel and contracts,
    • event management in a professional setting,
    • designing, implementing technical assistance,
    • working with addiction topics in professional setting and related sensitive health topics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications and Zoom
Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $65,000 and $68,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 10
University Title: Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator
To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Deadline

Job posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications to begin immediately.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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