Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a
reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of
Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a
population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in
Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative,
contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features
the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute.
Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville
features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on
innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering
high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the
community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success,
workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global
society."
We are seeking a full-time
Health Occupations Academic Program
Coordinator (APC) who will work in collaboration with the
Director of Customized Solutions & Innovations to provide
leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for Health
Occupations programs.
The APC maintains a balance of administrative and instructional
responsibilities and contributes to the ongoing growth, quality,
and effectiveness of Health Occupations programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership and Administration
- Coordinate the day-to-day administration and operations of
Health Occupations programs.
Develop course schedules, instructional calendars, faculty
assignments, and operational timelines.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support
program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate communication with instructors, healthcare partners,
workforce agencies, and community stakeholders.
Collect, analyze, and maintain program data related to
enrollment, completion, credential attainment, and workforce
outcomes.
Assist with preparation of program information, course
schedules, reports, and other public-facing materials.
Provide graduate verification and approve completion
documentation for designated Health Occupations programs.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Faculty Support
- Collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, and industry
partners to evaluate and maintain workforce-relevant curriculum and
program offerings.
- Support course review, instructional resource selection, and
program updates.
- Assist in developing and maintaining educational pathways,
credentials, and workforce training opportunities.
- Ensure program requirements align with applicable industry,
certification, and regulatory standards.
- Instruct courses within Health Occupations programs based on
educational background, professional qualifications, and program
needs.
- Develop, maintain, and update course materials, assessments,
and instructional resources in accordance with College policies and
program requirements.
- Utilize the College's learning management system and
instructional technologies to support student learning and
success.
- Assess student performance and maintain accurate academic
records.
- Serve as the primary operational resource for instructors
regarding course delivery, program requirements, and instructional
support.
- Assist instructors with course setup, maintenance, and
instructional technology needs.
- Provide guidance regarding student performance, program
policies, and instructional concerns.
- Collaborate with the Director to identify instructional
staffing needs and coordinate faculty assignments.
- Support instructional quality through collaboration, mentoring,
and adherence to program standards.
Clinical and Certification Coordination
- Coordinate clinical placements and experiential learning
opportunities for students.
- Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare
organizations, K-12 advisors and clinical partners.
- Collect and maintain required clinical, certification, and
compliance documentation.
- Coordinate certification testing, sponsorship, and reporting
processes for designated programs.
- Submit required documentation to certifying and regulatory
agencies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, industry
requirements, and certification standards.
Student Success
- Support student recruitment, onboarding, retention,
progression, and completion efforts.
- Coordinate cohort communications regarding schedules,
requirements, resources, and program expectations.
- Collaborate with student support staff to maintain accurate
completion and progression records.
- Assist in addressing student concerns related to academic
performance, attendance, professionalism, and program
policies.
- Participate in student grade appeal, grievance, and conduct
processes as appropriate.
Laboratory Operations and Resource Management
- Coordinate purchasing and inventory management for Health
Occupations laboratories.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, simulation resources,
instructional supplies, and related materials.
- Ensure laboratory spaces remain organized, safe, compliant, and
operational for instruction.
- Develop budget recommendations and monitor expenditures related
to laboratories and instructional resources.
Workforce Development and Community Engagement
- Develop and maintain partnerships that support clinical
placements, workforce development initiatives, and program
growth.
- Coordinate and participate in advisory committee meetings and
support implementation of committee recommendations.
- Represent the College at recruitment events, career fairs,
community outreach activities, and industry meetings.
- Support development of new programs, credentials, and workforce
pathways responsive to regional labor market needs.
Other Duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated commitment to student success, workforce
development, and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of healthcare education, workforce training,
certification processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with
healthcare employers, community organizations, and industry
stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, project management, communication, and
problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use outcomes to support program
planning and improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and
stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and
compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students,
faculty, staff, and community partners in a diverse
environment.
- Proficiency with learning management systems, student
information systems, and standard office technologies.
- Effective leadership skills that reflect professionalism,
collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
of Missouri. License to be maintained in good standing throughout
employment.
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related discipline,
education, business, administration, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in higher education, workforce
development, healthcare training, program coordination, teaching,
or a related field.
OR
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
of Missouri. License to be maintained in good standing throughout
employment.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential
functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in healthcare-related discipline, education,
business, administration, or a related field.
- Healthcare industry experience.
- Teaching experience in healthcare, workforce development, or
post-secondary education.
- Experience coordinating healthcare workforce education, allied
health, or non-credit training programs.
- Experience with healthcare certification, credentialing,
accreditation, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
- Missouri CNA Instructor/Examiner Certificate.
- Missouri CMT Instructor/Examiner Certificate.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the
Director of Customized Solutions &
Innovations and works collaboratively with the Dean of Health,
Human Services, and Natural Resources, Workforce Development,
faculty, healthcare partners, and other college stakeholders.
Will be subject to a criminal background check.
St Charles Community College is and Equal Opportunity
Employer.
