Exempt, Health Projects Coordinator- Ahecww

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org

General Description of Work

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Health Projects Coordinator. The Health Projects Coordinator supports the Whatcom Community College Area Health Education Center leadership staff in implementing the center's goals, objectives and activities in providing educational services and programs to rural and urban medically underserved populations in Western Washington. Reporting directly to the AHECWW Director, the Health Projects Coordinator will fulfill functions, components and processes related to AHEC's mission as well as in support of other health grants projects. The Coordinator works with AHEC staff in supporting and fulfilling assignments as described below.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Works with UW Office of Rural Programs and WA AHEC Program to coordinate logistics and student supports for experiential learning higher education programs, such as immersion and didactic seminars.

• Develops and manages outreach, data collection, and record-keeping systems to track program processes and costs for assigned projects.

• Assists with monitoring healthcare students and clinic staff with required experiential learning tasks and timelines.

• Supports collaborative partnership-building activities as a part of AHECWW project development and grants.

• Assists with coordination of contracts with partner agencies, individuals, and organizations.

• Assists in maintaining and updating the AHECWW website content.

• Collaborates with regional organizations to plan, promote, to provide community and professional development classes; manages registration, purchasing, contracts, and documentation of certified class participants.

• Supports AHEC/other health grants staff in composing and editing grant reports and surveys and applying for ongoing funding.

• Provides general program support including with budget maintenance, facilitating purchasing and expenditures, supporting travel arrangements, helping with program logistics.

• Supports the development of marketing materials, web copy and presence, social media and other collateral materials for consistent branding and communications (email announcements, web updates, brochures, postcards, exhibit materials).

• Contributes to development and maintenance of AHEC web site content for accuracy and cohesive identity, including updating the calendar, links, and project information.

• Supports communications to the WA AHEC Program Office, such as event dates and project updates, data and information inquires.

• Maintains media, photo and video files for archiving.

• Works with AHECWW leadership to implement office procedures, reporting, and managing data.

• Provides project status reports for grant deliverables for Advisory Board meetings and grant reports.

• Assists in the development and implementation of surveys for data collection.

• Supports and responds to AHEC inquiries.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.

• Two years experience in an office setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and/or classroom experience working with high school students.

• Experience managing a self-directed program or project.

• Comfort and proficiency in public speaking.

• Experience using Excel program to manage budgets.

• Experience supporting state or federal grant projects, grant budgets and/or grant data tracking and reporting.

• Ability to track expenditures and support budgets using Excel.

• Experience working in health professions.

• Experience in higher education environment.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Willingness to learn new programs or tasks pertaining to job duties and requirements.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for reimbursable travel.

• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines and to self-direct and manage multiple event timelines and related tasks on different timelines.

Salary

Salary and Appointment:

• This is a full-time, temporary, grant funded Administrative/Exempt position. Funded through June 30, 2025 with possible extension contingent on renewal of grant funding. Exempt from Washington State civil service law with an annual salary based on a range of $67,000.00-$67,000.00.

Benefit Package:

• The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.

• Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 14.67 hours per month vacation leave.

• Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.

• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.

• Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.

Start Date:

• As soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, applications packets should be received by Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Cover letter which includes a diversity statement that addresses how you have committed to equity and inclusion in the past and how you might support a diverse workplace and educational environment through this position.

• Current resume.

• Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.

• List of 5 professional references with contact information.

Mission and Vision Statement

Mission: Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.

Vision: Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.

EEO Statement

Whatcom Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. WCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). As of October 1st, 2020 as per RCW 28B.112.080 WCC will be requiring all finalists for positions to complete a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct. WCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360.383.3400. For Title IX compliance, contact: Title IX Coordinator, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360.383.3400. WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access and Disability Services Office at 360.383.3080; VP 360.255.7182. Whatcom Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.