Part Time Workforce Development Coordinator

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•$47,256 - $63,156

About The Position

The Latino Center for Health (LCH) seeks a part-time Workforce Development Coordinator to advance efforts to increase the healthcare workforce serving the Latinx population in Washington state. Reporting to the Administrator of Program Operations, the coordinator will work with health sciences schools at the University of Washington and other universities and colleges across Washington. The position leads coordination and implementation of the Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Latino Graduate Student Fellowship Program and the Center’s small grants program. It also develops student practicum and internship opportunities, supports student volunteers, helps develop and implement the Health Sciences Latinx Specialization Program and the study program, and coordinates the biannual Latinx Faculty Recognition event. The role is a regular, part-time position at 60% FTE. It is a first-shift position represented by SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory. The stated annual pay range is $47,256 to $63,156.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of experience in Workforce Development and Student Programs; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Fluency in Spanish is listed as a desired qualification.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong ability to communicate with people from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to represent LCH professionally with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues and work effectively across stakeholders.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to balance multiple demands simultaneously under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.
Master’s degree in a health field, such as public health, social work, or a related field.
Familiarity with research activity.
Knowledge of the urban and rural contexts of Latinos in Washington state.
Knowledge of the health context of Latinos.
Experience working with elected officials and community leaders.
Experience in planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Graduate Scholars Fellowship program, maintaining fellowships with current educational institutions and establishing fellowships with new institutions.
Create and maintain a system for tracking fellowship alumni and develop a program that brings current recipients together with alumni.
Maintain and further develop the fellowship curriculum and program activities for current recipients.
Track and analyze fellowship outcomes, using data to refine strategies and demonstrate impact.
Identify and develop partnerships with Latinx-serving community-based organizations and providers to create internship and practicum opportunities.
Represent LCH at student engagement initiatives, including career fairs, networking events, mentorship programs, and skill-building workshops.
Create and implement an onboarding program for student and other volunteers.
Coordinate and provide administrative support for workforce development portfolio activities, including developing printed materials and online media with the Center’s communications coordinator.
Coordinate the Center’s biannual small grants program and develop its communications materials.
Communicate small grant opportunities to eligible University of Washington schools, departments, and divisions, and to Latinx-serving community-based organizations in Washington state.
Coordinate the small grants application and review process.
Work with School of Social Work and LCH administration to ensure disbursement of small grant awards.
Oversee small grant awards through completion and collect final reports.
Coordinate the biannual Latinx faculty recognition event with Center leadership and staff.
Participate in weekly team meetings, biweekly supervision meetings, and other general Center activities as needed.