What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Apprentice Program Coordinator position at Louisiana Delta Community College?
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Bastrop, LA
Categories: Allied Health
College: Louisiana Delta Community College
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as coordinator for the LPN apprenticeship program, focusing equally on recruiting industry sponsors and student participants.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and materials to clearly communicate program benefits.
- Respond promptly to information requests from stakeholders.
- Participate actively in healthcare partnership meetings, student recruitment, and advisement.
- Provide orientation and continuous support to students in collaboration with the team.
- Track student progress, provide feedback, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
- Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate to identify training needs and opportunities within the apprenticeship.
- Ensure program compliance with relevant regulations and accreditation standards.
- Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, apprentice progress, and outcomes.
- Assist in budget management and procurement activities.
- Support efforts to secure and manage funding opportunities through grants and partnerships.
- Promote the LPN apprenticeship through community outreach, marketing, and public relations.
- Advocate for the program and the profession within the community and with policymakers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing professional development activities.
- Regularly review, evaluate, and enhance program curricula, tutoring methods, and teaching strategies based on feedback.
- Comply with professional standards, state guidelines, and business/industry requirements relevant to the discipline.
- Engage actively in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
- Participate in college activities, including registration, community education, student recruitment, and retention initiatives.
- Contribute to student retention by supporting student organizations and events.
- Promote the college's mission through business and community engagement.
- Ensure adherence to accreditation standards through active participation.
- Collaborate on departmental goal setting, budget planning, and strategic development.
- Foster and maintain departmental affiliations and partnerships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in program coordination, administration, or a related field.
- Experience in sales or marketing, preferably within healthcare or related industries.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 26 Mar 2025 Central Daylight Time
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