Springfield Technical Community College Looking for Coordinator of Healthcare Career Planning and Placement Full Time

Company Description:

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 [email protected], 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.