Health Career Coordinator
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray, KY
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Under the direction of the Center Director of the Purchase AHEC, the Health Career/Health Education Coordinator has the responsibility to execute a broad range of administrative, leadership, planning and operational activities in support of the development, implementation, and evaluation of health career and health education programs in the Purchase AHEC service area. This position requires a working relationship with the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky AHEC Health Career Outreach Programs, local and regional colleges and Universities as well as with the area health professionals, school administrators, teachers and students.
• Develop and implement innovative school health career programs in the twelve counties served by the Purchase AHEC.
• Assist the Health Careers Pipeline Programs (HCPP) at the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky and the Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine in the recruitment of students.
• Provide health career counseling and programming to elementary and secondary schools in the Purchase AHEC area.
• Identify and implement didactic and experiential training/experiences for undergraduate and graduate students already in their health professions program.
• Facilitate Summer Camps, shadowing and experiential learning for interested high school students.
• Possess specific knowledge of the different health career educational requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and websites as a marketing tool to reach students.
• Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with students
• Either degree or experience must be in the health education or community outreach field.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and work well with professionals from various health and education related fields.
• A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to travel within the twelve county area Purchase area.
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
• Letter of application
• Resume
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Other Document
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
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412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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