What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Careers Program Coordinator position at Upstate AHEC?
Company Description
Upstate Area Health Education Center (AHEC) serves eleven counties in Upstate South Carolina, improving healthcare access and quality by fostering connections among communities, educational institutions, and healthcare professionals. Upstate AHEC provides programs that guide high school students toward health careers, support college healthcare students in engaging with their communities, and offer continuing education for healthcare professionals. The organization is dedicated to building a robust healthcare workforce and enhancing community health in the region.
Role Description
The HCP Coordinator coordinates, develops, implements and evaluates program and services designed to increase the number of students entering the healthcare workforce and students gaining knowledge on the importance of addressing health disparities across the Upstate.
- Identifies high school and college students who have an interest in healthcare careers.
- Facilitates programs and activities that promote student awareness and understanding of various healthcare options including Learning Modules , Career Awareness Presentations, Clinical Skills training and Precollege Enrollment services.
- Identifies and collaborates with community partners who will enhance AHEC and HCP mission and provide opportunities for students to learn about healthcare careers.
- Collaborates with other core service staff to meet Upstate AHEC goals.
- Monitor the effectiveness of HCP to ensure quality through activity and program data and evaluations.
- Maintains database regarding program activity and outcomes.
- Markets HCP services through community partnership meetings, website updates, eblast articles, and board and stakeholder presentations.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Baccalaureate degree in Education or Health-related field.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Background in formal Education or Health strongly desired.
Essential Skills:
Minimum of 2-3 years program development experience.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in an educational setting working with high school or college students.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Expert skills in MS Office Suite and ancillary program software
- High level of organizational skills
- Ability to provide positive interaction with customers and constituents in all types of situations
- Ability to serve as a team player with staff, volunteers, healthcare professionals and others
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to represent the organization with a high level of integrity and professionalism