Marshall University
Coordinator/Rural Health Outreach & Development
🇺🇸 Huntington, WV
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K - $68K
💻 Other
🗓️ September 1st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Marshall University is hiring a Coordinator for Rural Health Outreach & Development. This role involves connecting rural communities with medical school resources through outreach, cultivating partnerships, organizing events, and managing grant activities including financial tracking and reporting to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
Highlights
- Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and service providers to foster collaboration.
- Conduct needs assessments and gather community input to guide program development.
- Monitor and document outreach activities, prepare detailed reports on engagement and outcomes.
- Oversee grant reporting including financial documentation, budget tracking, and timely progress submissions.
- Collaborate with internal departments to align outreach with grant objectives and budgets.
- Advocate for rural community needs within the institution and with external stakeholders.
- Perform occasional travel to rural areas to maintain visibility and strengthen ties.
- Require familiarity with grant budgeting, financial reconciliation, and funder compliance.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, social work, communications, accounting, finance, or related field, plus experience in community organizing or nonprofit program coordination.
- Salary range is $52,105 to $67,736, full-time position.
Coordinator/Rural Health Outreach & Development Full Description
Coordinator/Rural Health Outreach & Development
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
- Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
- Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
- Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
- Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title | Coordinator/Rural Health Outreach & Development
Banner Position Number | 001133
E-Class | NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department | SOM-Center for Rural Health - MU9001
Job Description | The Rural Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting rural communities with medical school resources through strategic outreach and engagement. This position involves cultivating community partnerships, organizing impactful events, and managing grant-related activities—including financial tracking and reporting—to ensure compliance and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Job duties for this role include: Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and service providers to foster collaboration. Conduct needs assessments and gather community input to guide program development. Monitor and document outreach activities, preparing detailed reports on engagement metrics and program outcomes. Oversee grant reporting requirements, including financial documentation, budget tracking, and timely submission of progress reports to funding agencies. Collaborate with internal departments to align outreach efforts with grant objectives and budgetary guidelines. Advocate for rural community needs within the institution and among external stakeholders. Travel periodically to rural areas to maintain visibility and strengthen community ties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with grant budgeting, financial reconciliation, and funder compliance requirements. Knowledge of local and regional resources available to rural populations. Experience working with finance teams or managing program budgets. Occasional travel to rural communities. Evening and weekend availability for community events. Office-based with regular fieldwork in rural settings.
Salary Range | $52,105-$67,736. Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location |
Banner Position Number | 001133
E-Class | NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department | SOM-Center for Rural Health - MU9001
Job Description | The Rural Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting rural communities with medical school resources through strategic outreach and engagement. This position involves cultivating community partnerships, organizing impactful events, and managing grant-related activities—including financial tracking and reporting—to ensure compliance and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Job duties for this role include: Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and service providers to foster collaboration. Conduct needs assessments and gather community input to guide program development. Monitor and document outreach activities, preparing detailed reports on engagement metrics and program outcomes. Oversee grant reporting requirements, including financial documentation, budget tracking, and timely submission of progress reports to funding agencies. Collaborate with internal departments to align outreach efforts with grant objectives and budgetary guidelines. Advocate for rural community needs within the institution and among external stakeholders. Travel periodically to rural areas to maintain visibility and strengthen community ties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with grant budgeting, financial reconciliation, and funder compliance requirements. Knowledge of local and regional resources available to rural populations. Experience working with finance teams or managing program budgets. Occasional travel to rural communities. Evening and weekend availability for community events. Office-based with regular fieldwork in rural settings.
Salary Range | $52,105-$67,736. Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location |
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education | Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, social work, communications accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience | Background in community organizing, public engagement, or nonprofit program coordination.
Experience | Background in community organizing, public engagement, or nonprofit program coordination.
Preferred Qualifications
Education |
Experience |
Experience |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | MU1174E
Open Date | 08/28/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Open Date | 08/28/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, social work, communications accounting, finance, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
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