Allied Health Programs Coordinator

Position: Allied Health Programs Coordinator (47696)
Position Summary

Allied Health Programs Coordinator is responsible for coordination and promotion of BMCC's Medical Assisting certification program, Allied Health Partnerships with other institutions, and identifying opportunities for Dual Credit and Workforce Training in Healthcare-related fields. Assists students with Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) placement in healthcare related fields, periodically reviews and assesses BMCC curriculum to ensure the academic offerings are in compliance with institutional and regional accreditation standards.

Acts as the lead for BMCC's Allied Health Advisory Board and serves as the liaison between the Office of Instruction and any relevant accrediting agencies. Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BMCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

* Is responsible for curriculum programming and assessment, student advising, promotion of the Allied Health Programs, and building relationships with educational and industry partners. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Facilitates the coordination of BMCC Allied Health programs with partner institutions.

* Assists with recruiting for all Allied Health Programs.

* Coordinates the student application process for limited entry programs.

* Works with the Director, College Relations, to ensure programmatic information is up to date in marketing materials and on the BMCC website.

* Responsible for the development and maintenance of program student handbooks, curriculum guides and advisement materials.

* Work with faculty and staff to review and assess BMCC's Allied Health programs and provides recommendations to the Office of Instruction and Curriculum Committee for program improvement.

* Assists faculty with keeping pathway and catalogue information for EMS/FS, Nursing, Pre-nursing, and Allied Health pathways current.

* Proactively works with students in the departments to facilitate advising in BMCC programs and coordination with external partnerships.

* Identifies qualified instructors.

* Maintains any necessary student records assuring that they meet all state and regional requirements.

* Attend BMCC Allied Health Advisory Committee meetings, required.

* Serves as the lead for Medical Assisting Advisory Committee meetings.

* Works to maintain any required Accreditation standards.

* Recommends schedule of course offerings based on student needs and available resources.

* Assists the Office of Instruction and department chairs in monitoring the Nursing, EMS/FS, and Medical Assisting department budgets throughout the year. Creates monthly departmental budget summary reports.

* Prepare Student Clinical Training Agreements and monitor agreement expiration dates, facilities' accreditation or licensing body, date of last and next accreditation/licensing renewal.

* Identifies equipment and facility upgrades needs and works with BMCC's Office of instruction to identify outside sources of funding.

* Manages any grants awarded to support Allied Health programs.

* Represents BMCC at state level meetings with approval from Office of Instruction.

Other Aspects of this Position

* Travel to state/nation-wide conferences and throughout Northeastern Oregon as needed, valid driver's license required.

* Must be available to work flexible hours, as needed.