Health Professions Pathways & Apprenticeship in Galesburg, Illinois at Carl Sandburg College

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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, Illinois, 61401, United States
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Job Description

This is a grant-funded, position supported through a five-year grant period. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and satisfactory fulfillment of position responsibilities. Continuation beyond the grant period will depend upon available funding and institutional needs.

Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships
  • The Nursing Pathways & Apprenticeship Coordinator supports the development, implementation, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of nursing education pathways, registered apprenticeship opportunities, and grant-funded workforce initiatives. The position works collaboratively with college leadership, nursing faculty, students, healthcare employers, clinical partners, and community organizations to strengthen connections between education and employment.

The Coordinator assists with establishing and maintaining nursing career pathways, coordinating employer and clinical partnerships, supporting student recruitment and progression, and tracking program participation and outcomes. The position also supports grant reporting, compliance documentation, and sustainability efforts to expand access to nursing education and address regional healthcare workforce needs.

  • AHL12610
  • Confidential, Level I
  • Exempt, non-bargaining unit
  • Reports to: Associate Vice President of Nursing & Health Professions.
  • Principal Working Relationship: Vice President of Nursing & Health Professions, nursing faculty, program coordinators, students, college departments, healthcare employers, clinical partners, apprenticeship sponsors, and community organizations
Primary responsibilities
  1. Lead the development, design, implementation, and ongoing coordination of nursing apprenticeship programs, educational pathways, and grant-funded workforce initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Nursing & Health Professions and college stakeholders.
  2. Develop and establish Registered Nurse (RN) apprenticeship opportunities by identifying workforce needs, building employer partnerships, coordinating program requirements, and aligning apprenticeship models with college programs and healthcare industry needs.
  3. Serve as the primary point of contact for participating healthcare employers, apprenticeship partners, clinical sites, and community organizations. Establish and maintain partnerships that support apprenticeship development, student progression, and regional healthcare workforce needs.
  4. Design and coordinate apprenticeship program structures, including employer participation, mentor and preceptor engagement, participant recruitment and onboarding, progress tracking, and communication among the college, students, faculty, and participating organizations.
  5. Develop and implement nursing and health professions pathways that align with regional employer needs and college priorities, including opportunities for career advancement and transitions between educational programs.
  6. Develop and coordinate specialized nursing pathways, including perioperative nursing opportunities, Practical Nursing (PN) dual-credit pathways, and Practical Nursing-to-Registered Nursing (PN-to-RN) pathways.
  7. Establish and maintain clinical placement partnerships and processes, including placement scheduling, coordination with clinical partners, documentation, and follow-up to support program requirements and student progression.
  8. Develop and maintain program procedures, tracking systems, and documentation to support apprenticeship participation, student progression, employer engagement, clinical placements, and compliance with college procedures and grant requirements.
  9. Collect, analyze, and evaluate program participation, student progression, employer engagement, and outcome data to assess effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and inform program development and decision-making.
  10. Coordinate meetings, communications, and implementation activities with college departments, faculty, healthcare employers, clinical partners, apprenticeship sponsors, and community organizations to advance program goals.
  11. Monitor program milestones, grant deliverables, and implementation timelines; identify barriers and emerging needs; develop solutions; and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to college leadership.
  12. Develop and maintain knowledge of nursing education pathways, registered apprenticeship requirements, healthcare workforce initiatives, and applicable grant requirements to guide program development and ensure alignment with relevant standards.
  13. Travel to employer locations, clinical sites, partner organizations, and other designated locations as needed to establish partnerships, support program implementation, and advance workforce initiatives.
  14. Perform other related duties as assigned.
  15. Coordinate student recruitment, onboarding, communication, and ongoing support for participants in nursing pathways, apprenticeships, and related workforce programs. Connect students with appropriate college resources and support services as needed.
  16. Develop and maintain grant reporting processes and prepare required reports, documentation, and outcome summaries. Monitor grant deliverables and contribute to program evaluation, sustainability planning, and recommendations for continuation beyond the grant period.
  17. Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, employers, and community partners to identify opportunities to expand apprenticeship programs, strengthen existing pathways, and respond to emerging healthcare workforce needs.
  18. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Risk-management and loss-prevention activities
  1. Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.
  2. Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk-management plan.
Minimum necessary education, skills and experience
  1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, education, workforce development, business, or a related field.
  2. Experience in healthcare, nursing education, clinical coordination, workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or program coordination.
  3. Demonstrated organizational, project coordination, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and program activities.
  4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, employers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
  5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use electronic systems for documentation, data tracking, and reporting.
  6. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizations and to travel to designated locations as required.
Preferred skills and experience
  1. Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, education, workforce development, or a related field.
  2. Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
  3. Experience coordinating clinical placements, nursing education programs, or healthcare workforce initiatives.
  4. Experience developing or maintaining employer partnerships, registered apprenticeships, career pathways, or other workforce development programs.
  5. Experience working in higher education, community colleges, grant-funded programs, or student support initiatives.
  6. Experience with grant reporting, program evaluation, data tracking, and sustainability planning.
  7. Familiarity with rural healthcare workforce needs and strategies for expanding access to nursing education and employment opportunities.
Physical requirements to perform job functions
  1. Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephoning, and other office equipment).
  2. General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching, and some lifting (20 lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit

Implemented: 10/15/2026

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Galesburg, Illinois, 61401, United States

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