Health Professions Jump Start Coordinator
Title: Health Professions Jump Start Coordinator
Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional
Institution: Northeast State Community College
Department: High School Programs
Campus Location: Northeast State Community College
Salary: $42,591 - $45,029, dependent on education and experience
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of High School Programs, the Health Professions Jump Start Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to recruit, mentor, and enhance the retention and success of high school students enrolled in Health Professions Jump Start pathway by providing ongoing advising and navigation services. They lead all activities specific to the Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant as well as act as an advisor and navigator to improve strategies in retention, transfer, and success.
Job Duties
• Assist with scheduling Health Professions Jump Start classes, including planning, marketing, registration, and evaluation visits with participating high schools, working with appropriate internal and external stakeholders; for example, principals, counselors, parents, and NeSCC deans.
• Oversee all Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant-related activities and budget, including event and camp planning.
• Work with the College’s staff to complete required grant reporting activities.
• Deliver ongoing advisement and support for Johnson and Unicoi Country dual enrollment students to include assistance in developing individual class schedules, answering Jump Start program questions, and providing referrals to appropriate student and academic support services as needed.
• Assist with Accuplacer testing for dual enrollment students as a prerequisite for enrollment in general education classes required as part of the Health Professions Jump Start program of study.
• Collect supporting documentation needed for the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant.
• Track data on Health Professions Jump Start students and maintain records for Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant reporting purposes.
• Provide proactive navigation and individualized coaching for Health Professions Jump Start student population, including assisting students in developing skills to access resources to support academic and career success.
• Collaborate with the High School Program team and related campus offices to coordinate events that foster career exploration.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain Health Professions Jump Start students and ease their transition into the community college setting.
• Serve on appropriate committees and advisory councils to expand Health Professions access and awareness.
• Provide support in analyzing grant performance indicators and developing effective strategies for improving outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience working with at-risk student populations, providing either student support services, case management, teaching, or tutoring.
• Demonstrated experience with record keeping and data collection.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with at-risk student populations, providing either student support services, case management, teaching, or tutoring.
• Experience with student information systems and other campus resources such as: Banner, MyNortheast, and D2L.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems, and data information systems.
• Professional written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with multiple constituencies, while being flexible and prioritizing multiple projects.
Additional Notes
•This is a grant-funded position. The grant will begin in Fall 2025 and end in Fall 2029.
For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.