Nursing Pathways & Apprenticeship Lead

Carl Sandburg College; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Sandburg College seeks a dedicated Nursing Pathways & Apprenticeship Coordinator to lead nursing apprenticeship development and grant initiatives across college and community partners.

You will collaborate with nursing faculty, employers, clinical sites, and sponsors to align programs with regional healthcare needs and grant requirements while expanding access to nursing education in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, nursing education, clinical coordination, workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or program coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships with students, faculty, employers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation, data tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, design, implementation, and coordination of nursing apprenticeship programs and grant-funded workforce initiatives.
• Develop RN apprenticeship opportunities by identifying workforce needs and building employer partnerships.
• Serve as primary point of contact for healthcare employers, apprenticeship partners, clinical sites, and community organizations.
• Design apprenticeship structures, including employer participation, mentor engagement, onboarding, progress tracking, and cross-team communication.
• Develop nursing and health pathways aligned with regional employer needs and college priorities.
• Establish and maintain clinical placement partnerships and processes to support student progression.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Time-management

Communication skills

Data tracking

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, education, workforce development, business, or related field

Job description

Carl Sandburg College seeks a dedicated Nursing Pathways & Apprenticeship Coordinator to lead nursing apprenticeship development and grant initiatives across college and community partners.

You will collaborate with nursing faculty, employers, clinical sites, and sponsors to align programs with regional healthcare needs and grant requirements while expanding access to nursing education in Illinois.