Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

West Shore Community College • Scottville, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Allied Health and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeship Program Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the college’s Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship programs. This position serves as a key liaison among students, faculty, Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC), healthcare employers, clinical partners, and workforce organizations to ensure effective delivery, continuous improvement, and growth of healthcare education programs. The position is responsible for program operations, student support, clinical and employer partnerships, regulatory compliance, accreditation support, adjunct faculty coordination, program assessment, and recruitment activities. The coordinator collaborates with the Director of Nursing, college administration, MWTEC partners, and external stakeholders to ensure programs meet workforce needs and institutional goals. Travel to areas in the state is required a few times a year to support clinical partnerships.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in nursing or healthcare.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within a negotiated timeframe).
• State and federal healthcare education regulations and compliance requirements.
• Nursing and Allied Health accreditation standards.
• Clinical education environments and apprenticeship models.
• College policies, procedures, and student support services.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Data tracking and documentation management.
• Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively under the direction of program leadership.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Build positive working relationships with faculty, students, and external partners.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting program coordination, clinical partnerships, or workforce initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, MWTEC program directors, and college personnel to support program delivery.
• Plan, coordinate, and regularly review LPN Apprenticeship and Allied Health program courses, in coordination with the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain program records and documentation in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide leadership and coordination for program review, assessment activities, outcomes reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to support program effectiveness, accreditation requirements, and student success.
• Support curriculum review and implementation of program updates.
• Provide support and education for employers regarding apprenticeships.
• Advise prospective and current students regarding program requirements and progression.
• Coordinate student onboarding, orientation, and program entry processes.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with faculty to identify and address barriers to success.
• Assist with student concerns, appeals, and problem resolution.
• Connect students with appropriate college support services and resources.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate relationships with healthcare employers, clinical agencies, workforce organizations, and apprenticeship partners.
• Identify and develop new clinical and employer partnerships to support program growth and student placement needs.
• Conduct site visits and monitor compliance with clinical affiliation agreements.
• Serve as a liaison between the college and external partners to support workforce alignment and program effectiveness.
• Support advisory committee activities and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with accreditation reporting, site visits, and data collection activities.
• Monitor adherence to clinical affiliation agreements and student practice requirements.
• Collaborate with college administration regarding NC-SARA and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance activities.
• Supervise adjunct faculty, assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and support of adjunct faculty.
• Coordinate faculty documentation and compliance requirements.
• Participate in faculty evaluation and professional development processes.
• Foster collaboration and communication among faculty and program stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support the evaluation of teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and instructional quality improvement initiatives to promote program excellence and student success.
• Assist with the development, expansion, and implementation of Allied Health and apprenticeship programs.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including career fairs, information sessions, open houses, and community outreach events.
• Collaborate with college marketing and enrollment personnel to promote healthcare programs.
• Develop relationships with secondary schools, career and technical education centers, employers, and community organizations to support recruitment efforts.
• Support enrollment, retention, and workforce pipeline initiatives.
• Assist with MWTEC budget planning and monitoring.
• Provide recommendations regarding equipment, technology, facilities, and resource needs.
• Support grant-funded and workforce development initiatives, as applicable.
• Participate in college committees, teams, and institutional initiatives.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in healthcare education and workforce trends.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level