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Rural Outreach Coordinator
Job Description
Overview and Responsibilities:
ALMOST 7 WEEKS OF PAID TIME OFF ANNUALLY! Plus: sick leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance with employer HSA contribution, dental and vision insurance, and more! See benefits summary below.
The Rural Outreach Coordinator position is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community College Training Round 3 grant, Education and Support for Triaging and Accelerating Training in Rural Healthcare (EduSTAT in Rural Healthcare). This position will act as a liaison between Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), rural healthcare employers, and rural K12 partners to recruit incumbent workers and/or K12 students into healthcare career pathways. The Rural Outreach Coordinator will provide case management to project participants, referring them to support services and resources to help them progress through educational programs and earn credentials to obtain employment in the healthcare industry. The Rural Outreach Coordinator will also propose evidence-informed strategies to address disparities and build capacity to promote student access to and success in health programs and at clinical sites.
Responsibilities:
- Bridge equity gaps through intensive outreach, case management, and support of target population students.
- Collaborate with and refer students to appropriate CVTC or K12 student services and resources.
- Case manage progress of students and measure the impact of prescribed interventions.
- Attend K12 events geared towards target populations.
- Assist with creating promotional materials and marketing K12 high school academy options to communities.
- Convene a Rural Healthcare Learning Community with employers, educators, and workforce partners to strategize on supporting and growing the regional workforce.
- Collaborate to develop and launch a community public health event to address common health issues experienced by underserved individuals.
- Strong customer service and organizational skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
- Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
- Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
- Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
- Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel (i.e., access to reliable transportation) to various locations in CVTC’s11-county district as needed to fulfil responsibilities of position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to education or healthcare.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing advocacy or support in one or more of the following settings: public health entity, healthcare organization, and/or K12 school district.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.
The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
Benefits Summary:
2023 annual benefits include:
- 3 – 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year’s holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
- Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
- 4 paid personal days
- 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
- Paid bereavement time
- Paid volunteer time
- Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
- Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC’s health insurance
- Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.8%, vested at 5 years of credible service
- 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Section 125 flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development
- Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
- Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups
Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).
CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711
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