Regional Workforce Coordinator

Job TitleRegional Workforce Coordinator

AgencyTexas A&M University Health Science Center

DepartmentRural And Community Health Institute

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Regional Workforce Coordinator works with leadership to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate clinical educational rotations for Texas A&M Health students at rural healthcare sites in a specific region. This role collaborates closely with rural healthcare organizations, community stakeholder teams, healthcare professionals, and program team members to assess student educational opportunities. You will work with local rural school districts on related health education programs and performs other duties to support the overall success of the Texas A&M Care initiative.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors: This position may require work beyond regular office hours. Flexibility to travel to various locations within the region of responsibility.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, health education, or related-field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

4 years of experience in health education/administration, program coordination, or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications

Ability to work independently and in a team

Time management capabilities and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in healthcare education or program/project coordination, preferably within the healthcare industry or rural healthcare settings

Strong understanding of healthcare clinical operations

Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess needs, develop plans, and identify appropriate resources

Strong organizational and program/project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Proficiency in program/project management software

Licensed in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse, if the candidate has a nursing degree

Responsibilities:

Clinical Education Coordination

Works collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop, implement, support, and coordinate clinical education opportunities Texas A&M Health Students.

Coordinates agendas/programs for rural rotations of students at rural sites in partnership with local stakeholders.

Supports outreach teams from different schools within Texas A&M Health to implement school-specific rural opportunities and follows up on implementation of rural teaching sites.

Coordinates and/or conducts comprehensive assessments of the ability of rural healthcare organizations in the region of responsibility to provide educational opportunities to students.

Works with rural sites to develop affiliation agreements and faculty appointments.

Monitors and documents progress, outcomes, and challenges of clinical educational activities.

Prepares reports and presentations on the status, achievements, and lessons-learned to program team members and stakeholders.

Outreach and Marketing

Engages with rural healthcare organizations, healthcare professionals, relevant stakeholders, and Texas A&M Health schools to disseminate program information specific to each schools’ rural initiatives.

Advocates and communicates remote educational opportunities for the upskilling of healthcare workers in rural areas.

Seeks opportunities to partner with local ISDs in the region to support K – 12 pathways in health care.

Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration

Facilitates knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and forums among rural hospitals within the region.

Encourages collaboration and peer learning, promoting the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and resources.

Contributes to the development of guidelines, tools, and resources to support ongoing efforts.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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