Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

CHW Portfolio Operations Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison

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About the role

The UW CHW Portfolio Operations Coordinator provides high‑level project management and operational coordination for a large‑scale, statewide Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce development portfolio administered by the UW Population Health Institute.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Knowledge of statewide CHW workforce and infrastructure efforts across the US, including training and technical assistance (TTA) models, multi‑partner collaborations, and CHW sustainability strategies.
Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to promote the outreach program
Schedules and secures logistics and resources in support of an outreach program
Coordinates and supports communications efforts
Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage.

Experience coordinating complex projects or programs, including managing timelines, deliverables, meetings, and documentation for multiple stakeholders.
Experience supporting administrative and operational processes, such as tracking deliverables, maintaining documentation, coordinating reporting, or working within state grant‑funded programs.
Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, shared document platforms), including webinar support and production.
We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Experience supporting grantee or subcontractor coordination, including communication with multiple organizations across geographic regions.
Experience working with state or federally funded grants, including tracking activities, supporting budgets or expenditures, and assisting with required reporting.
Bachelor Degree preferred
Cover letter required

Skill in coordinating multi‑site, community‑based programs while maintaining respect for CHW roles, workloads, and community context.
Skill in clear, respectful communication with CHWs, community‑based organizations, funders, and university administrators.
Abilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting

The starting salary for the position is $ 60,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Population Health Institute
Bachelor Degree preferred; focus in public health, community health, social work, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of Community Health Worker (CHW) core roles, standards, and values, including trust‑building, community accountability, cultural humility, and the importance of CHW‑led practice and decision‑making.
Knowledge of UW or similar higher‑education administrative environments, including shared governance structures, institutional policies, and cross‑unit coordination.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

This listing is sourced directly from Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.