Southeast AHEC Regional Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Southeast AHEC Regional Program Coordinator supports Illinois AHEC and Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiatives by developing and coordinating healthcare workforce pipeline programs, fostering community and educational partnerships, engaging students in healthcare career exploration, and supporting grant-funded efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce across Southeast Illinois. This position is funded through the Illinois AHEC and Rural Health Transformation (RHT) programs and is contingent upon continued grant funding, organizational needs, and satisfactory performance. Funding is anticipated to continue for a multi-year grant period of up to five years; however, grant funding is awarded and reviewed on an annual basis and is not guaranteed from year to year. This is a full-time contracted position and is not eligible for hospital employee benefits.
Requirements
- Reporting to the AHEC Director
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate healthcare career pathway and workforce development programs.
- Develop and facilitate student programs, workshops, career fairs, job shadowing opportunities, and healthcare career exploration activities.
- Build partnerships with schools, colleges, healthcare providers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Support AHEC and RHT grant initiatives, ensuring compliance with program objectives and reporting requirements.
- Collect, maintain, and report program and participant data.
- Develop presentations, educational materials, reports, and outreach communications.
- Represent AHEC and Wabash General Hospital at meetings, events, and community activities.
- Support organizational goals while adhering to hospital policies, confidentiality standards, and program requirements.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums.
- Retirement Plans
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules
- Other Benefits
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Additional Perks
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
