Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Healthcare Exploration Lab Coordinator

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Allied Health and Natural Sciences

Campus Location: STCC - Union Avenue Campus

Job Summary

This is a part-time, grant-funded fiscal year staff position. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to coordinate and operate our Southwest Health Careers Express. This role involves conducting outreach, managing logistics, driving the mobile lab, and delivering engaging educational experiences to children and young people at community events, schools, and partner organizations.

Job Duties

• Program delivery and engagement:
  • Facilitate interactive healthcare career exploration stations for students (K-12)
  • Deliver mini learning sessions, leads hands-on activities across multiple healthcare themed stations
  • Create a welcoming an inclusive environment that fosters curiosity and learning
• Outreach and scheduling:
  • Coordinate with schools, community organizations, and event planners to schedule visits
  • Promote the lab’s offerings through community outreach and engagement initiatives
• Logistics and Operations:
  • Drive the Mobile Healthcare Exploration Lab to and from events
  • Set up and break down learning stations, ensuring all materials and equipment are organized and functional
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment within the lab
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Track attendance, student engagement, and learning outcomes
  • Submit monthly reports detailing program activities, success and challenges
  • Presents ideas for improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Practical experience in health care (various fields may be applicable)
  
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching or educational experience
  
• Background in community advocacy and public outreach
  
• Familiarity with hands-on, interactive learning modalities
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule and produce desired results
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Strong communication skills
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.