Rural Health Pathways Program Coordinator

• Location 111 W. 16th Avenue,Suite 400,Anchorage, AK, 99501,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

• Name HR

The Rural Health Pathways Program Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day implementation and participant experience of the Bristol Bay Rural Health Pathways Fellowship. Working under the direction of the Rural Health Pathways Program Manager, this position coordinates recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, Fellowship programming, participant support, and workforce development activities throughout the program year.

The Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for Fellows and works closely with healthcare partners, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, employers, mentors, Elders, and community leaders to deliver meaningful educational, professional, and cultural experiences that prepare participants for healthcare careers serving rural Alaska. This position is contingent upon funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program grant. Upon award, the position is anticipated to be funded for an initial 12-month period, with the opportunity for continuation based on continued grant funding and program needs.

• Coordinate implementation of the annual Fellowship calendar, including participant recruitment, orientation, virtual convenings, professional development sessions, leadership development activities, networking events, cultural learning experiences, healthcare workforce experiences, cohort gatherings, and rural immersion activities.
• Coordinate outreach and recruitment activities through BBF's scholarship network, educational institutions, community and family networks, healthcare partners, and Foundation communications to identify prospective Fellows.
• Coordinate Fellowship application, review, selection, onboarding, orientation, and participant communications throughout the Fellowship year.
• Coordinate mentor recruitment, orientation, matching, communications, and ongoing engagement to foster meaningful relationships between Fellows and practicing healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate engagement with Elders, healthcare professionals, employers, and guest presenters who contribute to Fellowship programming through presentations, networking opportunities, cultural activities, and workforce development experiences.
• Manage planning and logistics for Fellowship programming, including participant communications, travel, lodging, meeting facilities, presenters, materials, honoraria, and event coordination.
• Create a welcoming, culturally responsive Fellowship experience that fosters belonging, leadership development, professional growth, and long‑term commitment to serving Bristol Bay communities.
• Gather participant feedback and recommend improvements that strengthen Fellowship programming and participant experience.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Fellows throughout the program year.
• Maintain regular communication and one‑on‑one check‑ins with Fellows regarding academic progress, career planning, professional development, and participant wellbeing.
• Coordinate mentorship activities, student success services, and workforce readiness supports that encourage persistence through healthcare education and successful transition into healthcare careers.
• Identify barriers impacting participant success and connect Fellows with appropriate academic, cultural, financial, personal, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of participant engagement, progress, outcomes, and communications.

• With the program manager, serve as a secondary liaison between Fellows, mentors, healthcare partners, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, employers, and community partners participating in the Fellowship.
• Coordinate healthcare site visits, employer networking opportunities, job shadowing experiences, and rural immersion activities that strengthen Fellows' understanding of healthcare careers serving Bristol Bay communities.
• Assist with alumni…