Coordinator, AHEC

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

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Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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The South Central Kentucky AHEC, housed within the College of Health and Human Services at WKU, promotes healthy communities through an educational pathway. AHEC works with students, health professionals, and communities to provide resources and programs that support that lead to a stronger healthcare workforce and healthier communities. The South Central KY AHEC is one of 8 AHEC centers in Kentucky and is part of the National AHEC Organization.

The South Central KY AHEC Coordinator provides administrative, instructional, and programmatic support for the AHEC and WKU CPR Training Center. The South Central KY AHEC Coordinator is a grant and revenue funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the successful procurement of external revenue and grants.

• Provides administrative and logistical support to the South Central KY AHEC and WKU CPR Training Center. Support includes, but is not limited to, answering and routing phone calls, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with event coordination, purchasing departmental supplies, and maintaining the department's website.
• Tracks budget spending for all AHEC accounts, assigns procard transactions, and tracks online credit card payments.

• Teaches American Heart Association Heartsaver and BLS courses and Stop the Bleed courses for the WKU CPR Training Center. These courses will be taught at the CPR Training Center and in the community.
• Oversees AHEC's large, one-day educational events including Progressive Agriculture Safety Day and CHHS Health Sciences Career Day. Is the primary contact.
• This position assists the Clinical Education Coordinator with clinical rotation logistics including placements, housing, and proctoring medical school exams.

• Assists individuals throughout the department as needed

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Must have the ability to learn university specific software (Banner, Info View, OMNI CMS, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; ability to problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally at all organizational levels across university, business, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to move educational resources such as, but not limited to, boxes weighing 25 pounds and exhibit materials.
• Some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.

Hourly Range: $18.46 - $21.03

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