Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Hiring Department: National Center for Rural Health Professions

Location:Rockford IL USA

Requisition ID:

Workplace Type:On-Site

Posting Close Date: 10/4/26

Salary Range: Thebudgeted salary range for the position is $55000 - $60000 annually. Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while alsoconsidering internal equity.

This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest ofChicago. (On-Site Work Not Remote).

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nations preeminent urban public research universities a Carnegie RU/VH research institution and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34000 students comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic corporate and community partners worldwide including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students UIC embodies the dynamic vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision LifeInsurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary:

Supportsand advances rural health workforce development initiatives across the NationalCenter for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) with a primary focus on careerpathway programming student engagement and regional workforce alignment. Thisrole coordinates and implements programming spanning middle school throughprofessional training supports the Illinois AHEC Network and contributes toRural Health Transformation (RHT) workforce priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination of Health Career Pathway Programs(middle school high school undergraduate and
  pipeline programs) and Career Tech PathwayInitiatives.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery across pathways programming with LMS platforms.
• Serveas liasion for pathways programs across regional workforce programming.
• Serveas primary student engagement point of contact for students across pathwayprograms.
• Serveas data manager of the Rural HPE program databases including developing andmaintaining an inventory of data files.
• Create independently or with a team publications promoting and/or explaining the processes and results of the program.
• Resolve scheduling logistics and operational issues.
• Mentorstudents interested in rural health careers in collaboration with other NCRHPstaff

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree.
2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
3. Basedon position requirements additional education training and/or workexperience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may berequired.

Additional education training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

1. 1year of education in a teaching social science communications publicrelations or related field.
2. 1 year of work experience as a certified teacher curricular development or coordinating an educational program for middle school high school or college level students.

Pleaseupload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at thetime of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of yourtranscripts at the time of the application pleaseemail a pdf copy by the position close date.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education licensure certification and language may upload a resume cover letter certifications licensures transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Required Experience:

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