Program Coordinator I
| Title | Department | Job Category | Salary | Application Deadline | Link to Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Coordinator I Referral Coordinator |
Dietetics and Human Nutrition | Staff | $17.24-27.59/hour | https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/517288 |
Location: Lexington, KY
The Martin=Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition is currently seeking a Referral Coordinator to support research activities for the Food as Health Alliance. The Alliance brings together departments, centers, colleges, and key stakeholders across the Commonwealth to bring together clinical and community research to address food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease. The Referral Coordinator will assist patients with completing enrollment paperwork for food as medicine programs, completing key steps to receive food as medicine program daily, and problem-solving potential issues with patients related to the food as medicine program, financial or social barriers, transportation services or IT assistance.
We are looking for candidates who bring energy and fresh perspectives to our team. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills will help you excel in this role. The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of diverse individuals, vendors, and clinic partners, excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfort working with participants over the phone, and the capacity to work both independently and with flexibly are all key qualities we value.
This position may be eligible for remote/hybrid work arrangements and the core working hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we’re not just an employer; we’re a community that values inclusion and diversity. As a member of our team, you’ll have access to a range of exciting employee enhancement initiatives, including a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. Additionally, please note that this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility for both in-office and remote work to support work-life balance and individual preferences. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky click here.
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