Job Schedule: Part Time
Job Shift:
Varied
OCR Code / Classification: 3 – Professional
Min Salary: $25.00
Max
Salary: $25.00
Work Location
Main Campus
Job Description Summary
Forsyth
Technical Community College is seeking a part-time Health Careers Exploration Coordinator to support the TRIO Upward Bound Program. This
grant-funded position coordinates career exploration and postsecondary exposure opportunities for high school students interested in
health-related professions. The role focuses on planning educational activities such as college visits, guest speakers, and informational
workshops that introduce students to healthcare careers and postsecondary pathways.
This position works collaboratively with TRIO
staff, partner institutions, and community organizations to support the program’s mission of preparing first-generation and income-eligible
students for college success. All services provided are informational and enrichment-based and support college readiness and career
exploration consistent with federal TRIO Upward Bound regulations.
- Part-time, hourly position
- Evening or weekend hours
may be required for student programming - Position contingent upon continued federal grant funding
Minimum
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college
accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC. - Experience working
with high school or college students - Experience supporting first-generation and/or low-income students
- Ability to work
evenings or weekends when student activities are scheduled - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Experience with TRIO or college access
programs - Experience coordinating educational workshops, events, or campus visits
Familiarity with college admissions
and postsecondary pathway planning, and career exploration
Essential Duties
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: including the following and other duties as needed.
Health Careers Exploration
Support
- Provide structured career exploration support for students interested in health professions including medicine,
nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, and allied health fields. - Plan and coordinate medical school and health sciences
campus visits and informational tours. - Assist students in understanding academic preparation and college pathways related to
health careers. - Organize guest speakers, panels, and informational workshops featuring healthcare professionals and university
representatives. - Share information about pre-college enrichment opportunities and scholarships related to health professions.
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Collaborate with TRiO Upward Bound staff to align activities with program
goals and schedules. - Assist in developing partnerships with universities, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
- Communicate with students and families regarding program activities and expectations.
Compliance &
Documentation
- Maintain accurate documentation of services and student participation in the TRiO data system.
-
Ensure all activities comply with federal TRiO regulations and Forsyth Tech policies. - Assist with data collection to support
program evaluation and reporting.
Administrative Support
- Assist with logistics related to tours and
enrichment activities including scheduling, transportation coordination, and materials preparation. - Participate in staff meetings
and program planning as requested. - Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical
Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
- The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
- The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these
situations. - The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files,
machinery or other job-related tools. - The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
- The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment
and/or supplies - Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to
adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near
moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. - The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet.
Close Date: 04/29/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special
Instructions to Applicants
If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.
