Education Coordinator
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Working collaboratively with healthcare providers libraries educational institutions and community organizations the Education Coordinator delivers culturally responsive training identifies barriers to digital access and measures participant outcomes. Responsibilities include maintaining participant records tracking training activities administering pre- and post-training assessments conducting follow-up evaluations to measure skill retention and technology adoption and preparing reports that demonstrate program impact and support continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in education public health communications information technology human services or a related field plus three (3) years of experience coordinating education programs or
- Associates degree in education public health communications information technology human services or a related field plus five (5) years of experience coordinating education programs or
- High school diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of experience coordinating education programs required.
- Valid Arkansas drivers license and reliable transportation for travel to training and community partner sites. Must meet UAMS requirements for operating a personal or university vehicle if applicable. Must be able to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Experience in community outreach education customer service healthcare support digital literacy instruction or a related field.
- Basic proficiency using computers smartphones tablets internet browsers email videoconferencing platforms and common digital applications.
- Ability to teach basic technology skills in a clear patient and supportive manner.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and build positive relationships with community members and partner organizations.
- Ability to maintain participant records and complete required program documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple training activities.
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of participants with varying levels of digital literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Training or coursework in digital literacy adult education community outreach health education or information technology.
- Experience providing digital literacy instruction community education workforce development healthcare outreach or adult education.
- Experience working with older adults rural communities underserved populations or individuals with limited digital literacy.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Digital literacy certification (e.g. Northstar Digital Literacy) or willingness to obtain after hire if requested.
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms patient portals and online health resources.
- Experience facilitating small group training or community workshops.
- Knowledge of community resources that support broadband access affordable internet services and digital inclusion.
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace to maintain records and prepare basic reports.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one coaching and group instruction on computers mobile devices internet navigation email online safety telehealth platforms patient portals videoconferencing and other digital tools using approved curriculum and adult learning principles.
- Assess participant digital literacy needs administer pre- and post-training competency assessments maintain participant records track training outcomes conduct follow-up evaluations to measure skill retention and technology adoption and document program metrics.
- Recruit participants coordinate training opportunities connect individuals with affordable internet services devices and community resources and serve as a liaison with healthcare providers libraries educational institutions and community organizations.
- Prepare reports analyze program data monitor performance measures identify barriers to digital access and support continuous quality improvement and grant reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with the Lead Education Coordinator on curriculum implementation training materials scheduling meetings professional development and other program-related activities to support the Virtu-RURAL initiative.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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