Coordinator of Academic Programs and Partnerships

About Us

The Southeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (Southeast PA AHEC) is a 501(c)(3) committed to increasing health equity by strengthening the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved areas and expanding access to community-based health education. We serve Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia counties at the intersection of public health, education, and workforce development. Our initiatives include training health professionals, supporting underserved communities, and preparing the next generation of health leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Academic Programs and Partnerships is a mission-driven education and workforce development professional responsible for advancing our organization's academic enrichment initiatives. This role leads the design, delivery, and expansion of our Scholars Program, supports implementation and recruitment for CORE (Community Oriented Rural Education) Rotations, and cultivates strategic partnerships with universities, medical schools, and institutional stakeholders. The Coordinator also plays a key role in broadening access to post-secondary and pre-professional opportunities for students in the Primary Care Ambassadors and Future Docs programs. This position includes direct student engagement, test prep coordination (MCAT, SAT, ACT), and partnership building to strengthen academic and workforce pathways across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Key responsibilities for this role includes:

Scholars & CORE Rotation Program Management

• Serve as the lead coordinator for the Scholars Program, managing recruitment, programming, scheduling, evaluation, and student support
• Facilitate in-person and virtual recruitment presentations for the Scholars Program at university and community events
• Provide guidance and advisement to in students, including referrals and follow-up support
• Design and implement immersive learning experiences that center health equity
• Lead student recruitment for CORE, working closely with academic institutions and training sites to onboard eligible participants
• Support logistics and scheduling for CORE rotations, including clinical placements, community experiences, and shadowing
• Maintain up-to-date tracking of CORE participation, evaluation forms, and follow-up with students and regional PA AHEC sites

Partnership & Institutional Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with universities, medical schools, community colleges, and professional associations to support recruitment and workforce pipeline development
• Represent the organization in external meetings, campus visits, and virtual engagements with institutional partners
• Identify and promote opportunities for students to access enrichment activities such as research, internships, mentoring, and conferences

Program Expansion & Innovation

• Work with the Executive Director to expand post-secondary programming within Primary Care Ambassadors and Future Docs
• Conduct research on academic pipeline models and propose new initiatives aligned with health equity and primary care workforce goals
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement through student feedback, evaluation tools, and program data analysis
• Support the development and delivery of test preparation services (e.g., MCAT, SAT, ACT) in collaboration with vendors, volunteers, or partner schools

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Maintain accurate enrollment records, attendance logs, and tracking databases across assigned programs
• Support grant reporting, proposal writing, and marketing/outreach content for academic pipeline initiatives
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and community events as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public health, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in program coordination, student services, academic advising, or youth development
• Demonstrated success in student recruitment, partner engagement, or public speaking.
• Familiarity with academic test prep tools (e.g., SAT, ACT, MCAT) and pre-health advising.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to hybrid (remote/in-person) work environments
• Cultural humility in working with diverse student populations

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and relevant experience to Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19130