What are the responsibilities and job description for the COORDINATOR, VOLUNTEER SERVICES position at MU Health Care?
Shift : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 - 5 : 00pm, some overtime / events
Department : Volunteers
Compensation :
- Base Pay Range : $19.15 - $32.23, based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
The Coordinator, Volunteer Services, UH organizes key components of the volunteer services program within the organization, including volunteer placement, training, and programming to assist staff, patients, and visitors optimally. This role is responsible for recruiting and onboarding volunteers, designing and conducting orientation, training, mentoring, and supervising volunteers.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Coordinates the volunteer program by communicating with potential and established volunteers, managing schedules, and creating and executing orientation. Communicates with applicants throughout the vetting process and completes volunteer onboarding by tracking compliance with staff health requirements, background checks, training, and any other prerequisites for assignment. Identifies and plans ongoing training sessions as needed.
Interacts with volunteers and colleagues in a respectful, professional, encouraging, and collaborative manner, by creating an approachable and professional environment. Assists volunteers with their day-to-day duties and makes changes as necessary to best support the needs of the organization.
Collaborates with management and department stakeholders to plan and implement training programs needed to develop and maintain the knowledge and skillset needed to provide effective support throughout various specialty areas.
Remains current on regulations affecting volunteers and ensures continuous organizational compliance. Maintains volunteer files to provide to surveyors upon request.
Assists with planning, organizing, and completing volunteer recognition events.
Oversees and maintains the volunteer database.
Maintains accurate inventory of office supplies and orders supplies as needed.
Acts as a liaison to the MU Auxiliary.
Assists with managing programs within Volunteer Services' scope, such as WAGS, VolunTeens, and Ronald McDonald Room.
May complete department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in marketing, education, communications, public health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
One (1) year of experience in volunteer board development, strategic planning, and coordination of special events planning, outreach education, or alumni / volunteer relations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and / or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $19 - $32
