Healthcare Pathways Engagement Lead

Chippewa Valley Technical College; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking a Preprogram Engagement Specialist to design and implement a comprehensive engagement framework for healthcare pathways. You will coordinate learning communities and career exploration activities, working with Student Services, Academic Affairs, and community partners to create seamless progress from application to program start.

The role emphasizes collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement, including grant activities and industry engagement

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a healthcare field with at least two years of related work experience, or a bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Two years of experience working with students in a healthcare pathway or program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a college-wide healthcare preprogram engagement strategy aligned with enrollment, retention, and student success goals.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and assessment processes to measure the effectiveness of preprogram engagement efforts.
• Monitor and identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives based on student feedback, enrollment data, and retention outcomes.
• Ensure preprogram engagement practices support the institution's strategic plan and equity initiatives.
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor grant activities related to target population.
• Collaborate with Student Services initiatives that help prospective students identify career pathways aligned with their interests, skills, and goals.
• Create realistic program previews and career exploration experiences with guidance from academic leaders and instructors.
• Coordinate industry engagement activities such as employer panels, job-shadowing opportunities, career awareness events, and informational sessions.
• Support students in confirming an appropriate career and program pathways to promote successful program entry, retention, and successful completion.
• Identify students who may require additional support and connect them with appropriate resources and services, to facilitate program readiness.
• Evaluate barriers and gaps affecting specialty student populations and implement targeted interventions to address identified needs.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services, Advising, High School Academies, Strategic Communications, Workforce Development, and Student Affairs to support a consistent student experience from recruitment through healthcare program entry.
• Establish and advise a collegiate Health Occupations Students of America - Future Health Professionals (HOSA) chapter, as well as other healthcare-related clubs and activities, as assigned.

Skills

Organize and multi-task

Customer service

Data collection and analysis

Integrity and accountability

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree in healthcare field

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

Tools

Office 365 Suite

Job description

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking a Preprogram Engagement Specialist to design and implement a comprehensive engagement framework for healthcare pathways. You will coordinate learning communities and career exploration activities, working with Student Services, Academic Affairs, and community partners to create seamless progress from application to program start.

The role emphasizes collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement, including grant activities and industry engagement