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HRSA Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Program Asst., Waukesha

Company:

Carroll University

Job Location:

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Category:

Career Development and Services

HRSA Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Program Asst., Waukesha

General Information

Job Title:HRSA Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Program Asst.
Location:
- 100 N East Ave
- Waukesha, WI, 53186
- United States
Employee Type:Support Staff
Job Category:Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Staff

Description
Description: At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

The program assistant must accomplish assigned HCOP objectives which focus on preparing and delivering HCOP programming (including health education, academic preparation, professional development, and career planning) for undergraduate and graduate cohorts. As part of program planning, the program coordinator works collaboratively with grant staff and faculty, other University faculty and staff, the United Community Center, and other external grant partners.

This is a Part-time (16- 20 hours per week) limited term position from October 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023

Responsibilities:

Work to ensure that programs/ sessions/activities meet goals and objectives and create the desired outcomes, following the direction of the Student Support Specialist regarding which activities will be offered and adapted/enhanced when necessary.

Drive a Carroll van to take students to field trips as part of programs.

Manage and monitor HCOP social media account in Instagram

Collaborate with Student Support Specialist to ensure retention of students and success at Carroll University and HCOP.

Record and maintain program, attendance, outcome, and evaluation data.

Create a safe space for HCOP ambassadors to explore, learn, reflect, and gain experience in healthcare and professional development.

Encourage the development of positive peer relationships among program participants.

Assist in planning, scheduling, managing, documenting, and communicating grant happenings and decisions.

Maintain files, organize documents, make copies, etc. as needed.

Provide support to developing partnerships within the scope of the grant project.

Provide support to the HRSA HCOP grant staff including the Project Director, Project Manager, Science, Tech, and Health Careers Pre-College Coordinator, and Student Support Specialist.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education (minimum qualifications):

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred .

Experience developing programming for undergraduate students preferred

Prior office experience required

Technology Skills

Proficiency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to quickly develop competency with new software technology

Human Relations Skills:

Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.

Strong interpersonal and organization skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Flexible and Innovative

Professional and business-like demeanor

Attention to detail

Ability to adhere to timelines

Willingness and ability to support and advance the University mission

Additional Information:

Must have valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's plan

Schedule will depend on programming and might work some evening and weekends; weekly in-person Thursday staff meetings

Carroll University National Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy: The goal of the Carroll University National HCOP Academy is to recruit disadvantaged high school students into a comprehensive allied health and physician assistant education pipeline, retain them through graduation, and prepare them for primary care careers in underserved communities.

Objective 1. Identify, recruit, and prepare disadvantaged junior and senior high school students for pre-allied health professions and pre-physician assistant undergraduate programs (graduate 144 students). Objective 2. Provide personalized professional and academic development to retain and graduate disadvantaged undergraduate pre-allied health and pre-physician assistant students, encouraging them to matriculate into graduate level health professions programs (enroll 58, graduate 19 with 31 in progress). Objective 3. Provide personalized professional and academic development to retain and graduate disadvantaged graduate allied health professions and physician assistant students (graduate 28 with 17 in progress). Carroll University HCOP Academy employs an innovative and unique delivery model that includes: 1) embedded community partnerships, 2) an integrated approach to general education incorporating human, technology, and analytic literacy, 3) a personalized approach to case management, and 4) a nationally recognized interprofessional practice model that educates students to provide culturally competent integrated health and primary care in underserved communities.

The United Community Center: The United Community Center is a community-based non-profit with a 47 year history of demonstrated effectiveness in service to the Hispanic community and Milwaukee. The mission of the United Community Center (UCC) is to provide programs to Hispanics and near south side residents of all ages in the areas of education, cultural arts, recreation, community development and health and human services. The UCC assists individuals to achieve their potential by focusing on cultural heritage as a means of strengthening personal development and by promoting high academic standards in all of its educational programs.

Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness and includes cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3521 students. The University though intentionally ecumenical and non- sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA.

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