Coordinator​/PA MEDI & RSVP

Division Advancement & Community Engagement(DIV)

Department Community Engagement

As Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for the administration and coordination of the various grant funded activities as related to the PA MEDI and RSVP programs. The mission of the PA Medicare (PA MEDI ) Program is to provide free healthcare insurance counseling designed to help all Pennsylvanians who are Medicare eligible and have health insurance questions and concerns. PA MEDI counselors are specially trained volunteers who can answer Medicare questions and provide free objective easy-to understand information about health insurance.

The mission of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is to provide opportunities for adults 55 and older to utilize their skills and talents in addressing the critical needs of the community through their volunteer stations.

• Administer, coordinate, and supervise program activities, including day-to-day operation of the local RSVP and PA MEDI projects in cooperation with the RSVP Advisor Council, and ensure that all grant program goals and objectives are met.
• Recruit program participants and provide them with orientation and appropriate placement, including the approval and monitoring of all assignments.
• Assess critical community needs of volunteer stations by implementing the plan for impact-based programming, including the development of MOUs with all volunteer programs in cooperation with their RSVP Sponsor.
• Develop and implement RSVP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Community Center Schedule and associated training schedule.
• Develops and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PA Medi program in cooperation with the College and the Area Agency on Aging in Westmoreland County.
• Ensures grant compliance and compliance with other program, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Cultivate and develop partnership opportunities that result in employment placement for participants.
• Plan and organize quarterly training, monthly luncheons, and other program-related activities.
• Work with the Accounting & Grants departments on grant writing preparation and performance report submissions if applicable.
• Compile information on program services, activities, and participants.
• Complete required data entry and program-related documentation as mandated by grant requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of grant budgets; monitor budgets and communicate discrepancies to supervisor and take action as directed.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.

• Travel as needed to Education Centers.
• Assist with PA MEDI & RSVP events.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Serve as a member of President’s Council.
• Advocate for the College and PA MEDI & RSVP at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse…