Health Occupations Academic Program Coordinator (APC) - 82715

St. Charles Community College; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College seeks a Health Occupations Academic ProgramCoordinator (APC) to lead, coordinate, and oversee Health Occupations programs in collaboration with the Director of Customized Solutions & Innovations.

The APC role combines administrative and instructional duties, supporting enrollment, credential attainment, and workforce outcomes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Missouri.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related discipline, education, business, administration, or related field.
• Three years of experience in higher education, workforce development, or healthcare training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration and operations of Health Occupations programs.
• Develop course schedules, instructional calendars, faculty assignments, and operational timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support program planning, implementation, and improvement.
• Coordinate communication with instructors, healthcare partners, workforce agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data related to enrollment, credential attainment, and workforce outcomes.
• Assist with preparation of program information, course schedules, reports, and public-facing materials.
• Provide graduate verification and approve completion documentation for designated Health Occupations programs.

Skills

Program Leadership

Collaboration

Data analysis

Instructional support

Education

RN license in Missouri

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related discipline

Three years of experience in higher education, workforce development, or healthcare training

Job description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has areputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state ofMissouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with apopulation exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located inCottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative,contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus featuresthe Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute.Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzvillefeatures the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus oninnovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in deliveringhigh quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment.The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving thecommunity by "focusing on academic excellence, student success,workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a globalsociety".

We are seeking a full-time Health Occupations Academic ProgramCoordinator (APC) who will work in collaboration with theDirector of Customized Solutions & Innovations to provideleadership, coordination, and operational oversight for HealthOccupations programs.

The APC maintains a balance of administrative and instructionalresponsibilities and contributes to the ongoing growth, quality,and effectiveness of Health Occupations programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Administration

• Coordinate the day-to-day administration and operations ofHealth Occupations programs.
• Develop course schedules, instructional calendars, facultyassignments, and operational timelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to supportprogram planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate communication with instructors, healthcare partners,workforce agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data related toenrollment, completion, credential attainment, and workforceoutcomes.
• Assist with preparation of program information, courseschedules, reports, and other public-facing materials.
• Provide graduate verification and approve completiondocumentation for designated Health Occupations programs.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Faculty Support

• Collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, and industrypartners to evaluate and maintain workforce-relevant curriculum andprogram offerings.
• Support course review, instructional resource selection, andprogram updates.
• Assist in developing and maintaining educational pathways,credentials, and workforce training opportunities.
• Ensure program requirements align with applicable industry,certification, and regulatory standards.
• Instruct courses within Health Occupations programs based oneducational background, professional qualifications, and programneeds.
• Develop, maintain, and update course materials, assessments,and instructional resources in accordance with College policies andprogram requirements.
• Utilize the College's learning management system andinstructional technologies to support student learning andsuccess.
• Assess student performance and maintain accurate academicrecords.
• Serve as the primary operational resource for instructorsregarding course delivery, program requirements, and instructionalsupport.
• Assist instructors with course setup, maintenance, andinstructional technology needs.
• Provide guidance regarding student performance, programpolicies, and instructional concerns.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify instructionalstaffing needs and coordinate faculty assignments.
• Support instructional quality through collaboration, mentoring,and adherence to program standards.

Clinical and Certification Coordination

• Coordinate clinical placements and experiential learningopportunities for students.
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcareorganizations, K-12 advisors and clinical partners.
• Collect and maintain required clinical, certification, andcompliance documentation.
• Coordinate certification testing, sponsorship, and reportingprocesses for designated programs.
• Submit required documentation to certifying and regulatoryagencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, industryrequirements, and certification standards.

Student Success

• Support student recruitment, onboarding, retention,progression, and completion efforts.
• Coordinate cohort communications regarding schedules,requirements, resources, and program expectations.
• Collaborate with student support staff to maintain accuratecompletion and progression records.
• Assist in addressing student concerns related to academicperformance, attendance, professionalism, and programpolicies.
• Participate in student grade appeal, grievance, and conductprocesses as appropriate.

Laboratory Operations and Resource Management

• Coordinate purchasing and inventory management for HealthOccupations laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, simulation resources,instructional supplies, and related materials.
• Ensure laboratory spaces remain organized, safe, compliant, andoperational for instruction.
• Develop budget recommendations and monitor expenditures relatedto laboratories and instructional resources.

Workforce Development and Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships that support clinicalplacements, workforce development initiatives, and programgrowth.
• Coordinate and participate in advisory committee meetings andsupport implementation of committee recommendations.
• Represent the College at recruitment events, career fairs,community outreach activities, and industry meetings.
• Support development of new programs, credentials, and workforcepathways responsive to regional labor market needs.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment to student success, workforcedevelopment, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare education, workforce training,certification processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships withhealthcare employers, community organizations, and industrystakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, andproblem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use outcomes to support programplanning and improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, andstakeholder relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, andcompliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students,faculty, staff, and community partners in a diverseenvironment.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, studentinformation systems, and standard office technologies.
• Effective leadership skills that reflect professionalism,collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the stateof Missouri. License to be maintained in good standing throughoutemployment.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related discipline,education, business, administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education, workforcedevelopment, healthcare training, program coordination, teaching,or a related field.

OR

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the stateof Missouri. License to be maintained in good standing throughoutemployment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience sufficient to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in healthcare-related discipline, education,business, administration, or a related field.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Teaching experience in healthcare, workforce development, orpost-secondary education.
• Experience coordinating healthcare workforce education, alliedhealth, or non-credit training programs.
• Experience with healthcare certification, credentialing,accreditation, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
• Missouri CNA Instructor/Examiner Certificate.
• Missouri CMT Instructor/Examiner Certificate.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Director of Customized Solutions &Innovations and works collaboratively with the Dean of Health,Human Services, and Natural Resources, Workforce Development,faculty, healthcare partners, and other college stakeholders.

Will be subject to a criminal background check.

St Charles Community College is and Equal OpportunityEmployer.