Part Time Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Columbia State Community College; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Columbia State Community College seeks a part-time Healthcare Programs Coordinator to deliver instruction in Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, BLS, and/or AHA First Aid. Responsibilities include coordinating program delivery, coordinating externships, and ensuring compliance across instructional and administrative tasks.

The role partners with Workforce and Continuing Education leadership, marketing, grants, and employer sites to grow non-credit healthcare programs and support student

Qualifications

• Credentialed or eligible to teach in Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, BLS, and/or AHA First Aid.
• Relevant clinical or instructional experience in a healthcare or allied health setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex programs.
• Commitment to student success and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling of all sections of assigned clinical programs in the summer, spring and fall semesters.
• Manage administrative aspects of each program, including inventory of instructional supplies and consumables; liaison with certifying and accrediting bodies; maintenance of compliance, records, and documentation.
• Review applicant materials and participate in student selection processes.
• Conduct course evaluations and debrief outcomes with the Coordinator of Programs and the Director of Workforce and Continuing Education.
• Teach sections of Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, BLS, and/or AHA First Aid per approved curricula and standards.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment and provide academic and personal student support.
• Coordinate proctoring of certification examinations with the Testing Center.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote programs and attend recruiting events.
• Coordinate with clinical/externship sites to ensure high-quality experiences for students and employer partners.
• Work with Grants to allocate funds for tuition, materials, and student-support expenses.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate to improve program quality and outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Program coordination

Student focus

Education

Healthcare education background

Job description

Position

Healthcare Programs Coordinator (Part Time)

Department

Workforce and Continuing Education

This is a part-time contract position. Applicants should note that this position is not a permanent, continuing appointment, and there is no expectation of renewal or conversion to a regular position.

Position Summary

The Healthcare Programs Coordinator is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or AHA First Aid. This position coordinates all instructional, administrative, and operational aspects of these programs to ensure a seamless, student-centered experience from recruitment through certification and externship. Efficient management and exceptional service will lead to the growth of short-term, non-credit healthcare programming at Columbia State Community College locations beyond existing programs ultimately supporting expansion of the position to a full-time equivalent role.

This role collaborates closely with Workforce and Continuing Education leadership, marketing, grants, and clinical/employer partners to support program growth, compliance, and student success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate the scheduling of all sections of assigned clinical programs in the summer, spring and fall semesters.
• Manage administrative aspects of each program, including:
• Maintaining inventory of instructional supplies and consumables
• Liaison activities with certifying and accrediting bodies
• Maintenance of compliance, records, and documentation
• Review applicant materials and participate in student selection processes.
• Conduct course evaluations and debrief outcomes with the Coordinator of Programs and the Director of Workforce and Continuing Education.

Instruction & Student Engagement

• Opportunity to teach sections of Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, BLS, and/or AHA First Aid in accordance with approved curricula and certifying body standards.
• Creatively engage students to foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment where students can thrive.
• Provide academic and personal support to students, including assistance in case of unexpected life events that may impact the student’s ability to complete as expected according to the course calendar.
• Work with the Testing Center to coordinate proctoring of certification examinations.

Marketing, Outreach & Partnerships

• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Marketing to creatively market and promote programs to prospective students and employers including occasional attendance at recruiting events.
• Coordinate with clinical and externship sites to ensure a high-quality, seamless experience for both students and employer partners.

Grants & Fiscal Coordination

• Work with the Director of Workforce and Continuing Education and the Coordinator of Grants to ensure grant funds are appropriately allocated to cover program-related costs, which may include:
• Student tuition
• Consumables and instructional materials
• Childcare and other approved student-support expenses

Collaboration & Professional Engagement

• Attend staff meetings and participate in planning activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with instructors, staff, and leadership to continuously improve program quality and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentialed or eligible to teach in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, BLS, and/or AHA First Aid.
• Relevant clinical or instructional experience in a healthcare or allied health setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex programs.
• Commitment to student success and workforce development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education background in the healthcare field such as Nursing or other related discipline.
• Prior healthcare teaching experience.
• Experience working in workforce, continuing education, or postsecondary settings.
• Experience working with certification bodies and/or clinical externship sites.
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs and budget coordination.
• Experience supporting adult learners and non-traditional students.

Work Environment, Schedule, Compensation

• Combination of classroom, lab, and administrative responsibilities.
• Schedule may include evenings or weekends based on course offerings.
• Expected time commitment is 10-15 hours per week; Additional compensation for instruction provided for any classes taught
• Compensation will be discussed in more detail as applicants move through the process.

Additional questions about this role may be directed to [e-mail], Director of Workforce and Continuing Education.