Health Careers Program Coordinator - Pee Dee Area Health Education Center

Health Careers Program Coordinator - Pee Dee Area Health Education Center

We are seeking a Health Careers Program Coordinator to identify and recruit culturally-diverse students for healthcare careers, design and implement programs, collaborate with community partners, and support data-driven program evaluation within Pee Dee AHEC.

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Works with regional AHEC staff to achieve Pee Dee AHEC goals and maintain program records and data.

• Identify culturally-diverse high school and college students with an interest in healthcare careers.
• Design, identify, and implement programs to attract and recruit minority and/or disadvantaged students to health professions.
• Facilitate programs and activities that promote awareness of healthcare options (e.g., Career Fairs and Career Awareness Presentations).
• Identify and collaborate with community partners to enhance the Health Careers Program mission and provide opportunities for students to learn about healthcare careers.
• Monitor program effectiveness through activity and program evaluations.
• Collaborate with Pee Dee AHEC core service staff to meet Pee Dee AHEC goals.
• Interact and communicate with diverse stakeholders (center director, regional and statewide staff, students, parents, faculty, practitioners, advisory groups, vendors, community organizations, and the public).
• Maintain regional database regarding program activity and outcomes.
• Comply, track, and evaluate data pertaining to minority and/or disadvantaged students entering the healthcare field.
• Market Health Career Program services through community partnerships, website updates, articles, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the SC AHEC Health Professions Student Council to provide exploration and professional development experiences for students before entry into health professions programs.
• Attend regional, statewide, and national meetings as required.
• Maintain regional program records and evaluations, prepare correspondence and reports, enter/retrieve data in the SC AHEC computerized database, and respond to inquiries related to the program.
• Coordinate workforce pipeline strategies for baccalaureate and high school students using shadow and internship experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

80 hours bi-weekly

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of health professions education programs and healthcare systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access), Constant Contact, and Citrix applications.
• Occasional overnight travel.

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification preferred.

• Strong software and hardware computer skills; scheduling, organizing, analysis and evaluation techniques.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clerical skills with emphasis on resource management.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization with a large team across 18 counties and multiple facilities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and being part of a stellar team of professionals, apply online today.