Student Program Coordinator – Institute for Community and Rural Health

Role Overview

• Update and execute the annual plan of action for recruitment and retention of WV AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars and other student programs.
• Conduct in-person recruitment and virtual recruitment strategies for student programs, including all Scholars-eligible disciplines.
• Recommend changes to the WV AHEC Scholars manual, handbook and website for students, instructors, preceptors, and staff based on programmatic needs and changes.
• Execute strategies for program recruitment and construct materials for program marketing and promotion.
• Support WV AHEC Center Directors with respect to Scholar recruitment and communication, marketing, and promotion for WV AHEC Scholars programs.
• Liaise with statewide education institutions and health professions programs to foster collaboration and encourage program enrollment/participation.
• Maintain frequent, ongoing communication with student program participants, including Scholars.
• Assist with data collection for programs needed to complete internal and external reports and evaluations under the direction of the Program Director and with support from the Evaluation Team.
• Work with individual program participants, including Scholars, to identify career goals and connect Scholars with job opportunities in West Virginia.
• Assure Program Completers receive completion materials (certificates, cords, and digital badges) and stipends in a timely fashion.
• Develop social media calendar for all WV AHEC programs and post to social media accounts on a recurring basis.
• Travel statewide to facilitate program promotion, maintain collaborations, and cultivate new relationships.
• Prepare report components specific to HRSA designated outcome requirements as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health planning, health administration, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience with recruitment, student services, or similar experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs