Rural Workforce Coordinator

Faulkner University seeks a qualified Rural Workforce Coordinator to provide day-to-day operational and administrative coordination for Faulkner University College of Health Sciences' Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP) Rural Workforce Initiative. The Coordinator administers the Educational Incentive Awards (EIA) and Rural Placement Assistance Program (RPAP). This is an opportunity to coordinate the implementation of this new program while directing activities to ensure successful execution and ongoing effectiveness.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), grant-funded position. Schedule may vary depending on application cycles, reporting deadlines, and rural partner activities to include occasional early morning, evening, or overnight travel.

Summary of Duties:

• Coordinate EIA application cycles for eligible students in Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Nursing, including application release, receipt, completeness review, deadline tracking and applicant communication
• Coordinate RPAP application and review cycles for students completing approved rural clinical experiences
• Ensure award and placement records support payment processing, reimbursement documentation, budget tracking and grant reporting
• Coordinate with program directors and other designated personnel to verify required award criteria
• Coordinate execution of required rural service agreements for EIA
• Work with clinical education personnel to verify rural placement logistics and requirements
• Complete and document rurality verification for qualifying counties, service areas, and other locations used to establish EIA eligibility and service compliance
• Support grant reporting and audit readiness; collect, track and maintain grant data and documentation
• Conduct long-term employment verification for graduates with active rural service obligations
• Maintain the centralized CHS Rural Workforce Tracking System and associated dashboards for ongoing records of operations
• Lead partner and pipeline coordination including serving as point of contact for students, graduates, faculty, clinical education personnel, finance/grants staff, and rural partners regarding EIA and RPAP processes as well as rural health care providers
• Develop and maintain workflow documents used in project administration
• Participate in overall project implementation and provide ongoing insight that strengthen efficiency and outcomes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; master's degree or relevant graduate education preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically throughout Alabama
• Two or more years of experience in healthcare administration or education, grants administration, workforce development or related field preferred

For initial application submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu