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Coordinator of Healthcare Career Planning and Placement
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Position Number: 5124149
Location: Springfield, MA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Coordinator of Healthcare Career Planning and Placement

Category: Administrative and Professional
Department: School of Health & Patient Simulation
Locations: Springfield, MA
Posted: Mar 21, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Position ID:: 173883

About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean/ DON of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, The Coordinator of healthcare career planning and placement responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working to provide support for individuals who may not otherwise see themselves in a position to accomplish a degree in healthcare and engaging with people from marginalized populations including first generation college students, people with limited financial resources, and BIPOC in the community with the intent to educate, motivate, and guide people throughout the process of obtaining a degree in healthcare. in this this role, the coordinator will perform career counseling, coordinating career planning and job search activities, conducting career workshops, and coordinating job placement activities within the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide outreach to potential students including education about careers in healthcare and pathways to degree/certification obtainment.
Encourage the exploration of healthcare careers with potential students (e.g. assists in providing/promoting exploratory experiences for high school students).
Assessing students' academic and personal needs and barriers in order to determine appropriate support services.
Meet regularly with staff in Student Affairs to ensure consistency of service
Interacts with various agencies/individuals (i.e. - attends meetings; participates on committees and in professional organizations; establishes/maintains alumni networking program; communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, faculty members, alumni, counselors, other academic institutions, librarians, medical providers, local businesses, community organizations, employment agencies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals to coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems).
Collaborate with admissions to promote, recruit, and assist in enrolling new students into academic healthcare programs.
Serve as a liaison between the community college and the university system to support student progression to healthcare degree completion.
Provide mentorship in identifying potential employment for healthcare students.
Set appointments for students with Deans, Chairs, faculty, Student Finance, etc. when necessary.
Participate in student related campus events and organizations, job fairs, and other special projects related specifically to students.
Ensure cross-communications are occurring at each step between the college(s).
Maintain a presence at both locations (STCC and WSU) with access to both data systems.
Maintains On-campus office hours for individual student check-ins and regular meetings with groups or cohorts of students.
Assists students in connecting with college departments that offer wrap-around services and community assistance programs (such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - TANF, Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act - WIOA).
Prepares, maintains, and presents various records and reports as required.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in a healthcare or related discipline
Six years of relevant experience or training
Demonstrated skill in leading others
Experience managing new initiatives
Experience in community engagement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience in the role
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties normally performed in a college or school environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must have the able to bend, stoop, sit, climb, walk and reach overhead as needed. Light physical exertion. Moderate travel between local schools, colleges and universities will be required. Personal Transportation required.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: $70,120 Annually. BHE Classification Specification HB 1446
Benefits: Yes, Full Time Position
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: Yes, 12-15 months
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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