Coordinator of Health Occupations (12-month position)

Employer

Wilkes Community College

Job Location

Wilkes Campus – Wilkesboro, NC

Salary Grade

$65,000 to $75,000 (12 months) based on education and experience in accordance with the college salary plan.

Benefits

State Benefits

Job Reports To

Dean of Health Sciences

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 08/31/2026

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

Minimum Qualifications

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • A Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license and licensed to practice in North Carolina.
  • At least two (2) years (4000 hours) of experience as a registered nurse in the United States.
  • At least one (1) year (2000 hours) of RN experience in the provision of long-term care facility services in the United States demonstrated by:
    • working in a long-term care facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital, or
    • supervising or teaching students in a long-term care facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility, or in a skilled nursing facility that is a distinct part of a hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

The Coordinator of Health Occupations provides leadership, coordination, administration, and oversight for Health Occupations programs. The Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving Health Occupations programs, including but not limited to Nursing Assistant I, Nursing Assistant II, Nurse Aide Refresher, Phlebotomy, Medication Aide, and other healthcare-related continuing education programs.
Working within the College’s One College model, the Coordinator collaborates across all campuses, departments, and service areas to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality workforce training that meets community, employer, regulatory, and student needs. The position is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance, student success, and workforce responsiveness.
The position serves as the primary liaison between the College’s continuing education health programs and healthcare employers, clinical partners, regulatory agencies, instructors, and students to support workforce development initiatives throughout the College’s service area.
The Coordinator of Health Occupations reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.

How to Apply

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.wilkescc.edu/postings/3662

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