Health Careers Pathways Coordinator (Hybrid)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College seeks a Pathways Program Coordinator - Health Professions AHEC to lead initiatives that increase the number of students entering healthcare careers and clarify career pathways.

With a focus on partnerships, the role develops health career programming, coordinates mock interviews and career events, maintains program records, and supports recruitment for AHEC Scholars across KY. 37.5 hours weekly, hybrid work location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to teach interactive classes for middle/high school and college-level students.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Available to work some weekends, as needed.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Healthcare Workforce Development Specialist, North Central AHEC staff, Gateway, healthcare providers, educational institutions, community organizations, and statewide partners, the coordinator will help advance healthcare workforce development through career pathway programs, continuing education opportunities, workforce training, and community engagement efforts.
• Plan and implement health career programming including after-school, Health Career Explorers programs in collaboration with community partners who will enhance AHEC and Gateway’s mission and provide opportunities for students to learn about health professions.
• Plan and coordinate mock interviews, a Boot Camp and shadowing experiences for high school students and adult learners.
• Answers questions and provides information regarding students’ services, policies, and procedures and employment preparation
• Assist with events, such as the annual NKY Health Career Showcase, and recruitment of students into the AHEC Scholars program;
• Assist with the Scholars didactic and experiential sections to meet core competencies
• Participate in KY AHEC Statewide meetings and constituency group meetings when scheduled.
• Participate in NC AHEC staff meetings and other meetings when scheduled.
• Collaborate with the UK AHEC Program Office/Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education(CICHE), regional AHEC offices, and other schools to provide and share effective and innovative health career programming
• Maintain statistics and records of all programs provided including entering data in the AHEC Salesforce database
• Provide programs’ effectiveness, and evaluation; prepare grant funding reports for federal and state funding
• Assist programs and staff at Gateway Community and Technical College to advance recruitment, growth, and development of health career programming.
• Participate in committees and/or meetings that encourage recruitment and enrollment.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for activities associated with Gateway and AHEC health profession programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Community & Technical College seeks a Pathways Program Coordinator - Health Professions AHEC to lead initiatives that increase the number of students entering healthcare careers and clarify career pathways.

With a focus on partnerships, the role develops health career programming, coordinates mock interviews and career events, maintains program records, and supports recruitment for AHEC Scholars across KY. 37.5 hours weekly, hybrid work location.