Healthcare Coordinator-Regional

At WDI, we believe workforce development works best when it is collaborative, responsive, and grounded in community. Our Healthcare Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening healthcare career pathways across Southeast Minnesota by managing multiple funding streams, supporting enrollment and service delivery, and maintaining strong partnerships with education providers and employers. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, relationship driven, and comfortable balancing compliance, coordination, and on-the-ground support.

Company culture at WDI

WDI is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and mission-driven workplace. Our work is guided by shared values of respect, integrity, innovation, education, and community. We believe strong partnerships and strong internal teams are the foundation of successful workforce outcomes.

Position overview

The Healthcare Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing multiple healthcare-focused workforce programs across the region. This includes managing grant requirements and budgets, supporting enrollment and reporting, convening partners, and serving as a key resource to career planners and partner organizations. The Healthcare Coordinator works closely with Adult Basic Education providers, higher education institutions, healthcare employers, and internal WDI staff to ensure programs are implemented effectively and meet performance and compliance expectations.

This position requires regular regional travel, with at least one day per week spent in a different community or office location to support staff and partners.

Key responsibilities

Program coordination and oversight

Oversee day-to-day coordination of healthcare-related programs across multiple funding streams. Ensure program activities align with grant requirements, work plans, and WDI policies. Monitor timelines, deliverables, and performance outcomes.

Grant and budget management

Manage program budgets in coordination with finance staff. Track expenditures across funding sources and ensure allowable use of funds. Complete quarterly and annual reports, including narrative, data, and financial components, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Partner engagement and facilitation

Schedule, facilitate, and participate in meetings with key partners, including Adult Basic Education providers, higher education institutions, training providers, and healthcare employers. Serve as a primary point of contact for healthcare pathway partners and support ongoing collaboration.

Staff support and technical assistance

Provide guidance and support to career planners and other WDI staff related to healthcare programs, eligibility, enrollment, and service coordination. Spend time in regional offices to support implementation, problem-solving, and relationship building.

Enrollment and data oversight

Support participant enrollment processes and ensure accurate data entry and documentation. Monitor program data and outcomes, identify trends or gaps, and work with staff to address challenges.

Compliance and continuous improvement

Ensure programs remain compliant with state and grant requirements. Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, and service delivery. Participate in internal planning, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Representation and communication

Represent WDI at regional meetings, partner convenings, and workforce-related events focused on healthcare pathways. Communicate program updates, expectations, and outcomes clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in workforce development, education, public administration, healthcare-related fields, or a related area.

• Experience managing or coordinating grant-funded programs with multiple partners.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout Southeast Minnesota.

Preferred

• Experience working with healthcare workforce programs or career pathways.

• Experience completing grant reports and managing program budgets.

• Familiarity with Adult Basic Education, higher education systems, or employer partnerships.

• Experience supporting front-line staff in program implementation.

Work environment and travel

This position is hybrid, with a mix of remote work, office presence, and regional travel. The Healthcare Coordinator is expected to spend at least one day per week in a different community or office location to support staff and partners across the region.

Salary Range: $56,500-$58,000 annually.

If you are interested in a dynamic work environment at an organization dedicated to helping job seekers and employers, please submit your resume and letter of interest to be received by 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 23rd to:

Beth Christensen

Workforce Development, Inc.

2070 College View Road East

Rochester, MN 55904

Or E-mail: hiring@wdimn.org

WDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Service Provider. WDI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or military status in any of its activities or operations. This information is available in alternative formats for people with disabilities by calling 507.292.5152 (voice) or by using your preferred relay service.

Pay: $56,500.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, MN 55904 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester, MN 55904

Salary : $56,500 - $58,000