Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist, Rural Health Transformation

Appalachian State University

$85K *
Boone, NC 28607In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education, health sciences, public health, workforce development, or related field.
  • At least two years of experience in training, academic programs, or workforce initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for documentation and logistics.
  • Experience maintaining records and program tracking systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate training schedules, logistics, and participant communications.
  • Support workforce pathway activities like apprenticeships and certificate programs.
  • Maintain records for attendees and training completion.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate academic and practical training.
  • Assist with onboarding and documentation for training sites.
  • Prepare materials for various stakeholder activities.
  • Collect and report data linked to program metrics for grants.

Benefits

  • Hybrid/remote work flexibility based on implementation needs.
  • Opportunity to support rural health initiatives.
  • Engagement with community partners and workforce development projects.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

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Working Title
Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist, Rural Health Transformation

Location
AppWell / BCHS; Boone, Hickory, and hybrid/remote work as needed for Region 3 implementation.

Position Number
TBD

Department
Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness - 273600

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in education, health sciences, public health, workforce development, student services, higher education, business administration, or a related field.
  • At least two years of experience supporting training programs, student programs, workforce initiatives, academic programs, grant-funded projects, or partner-facing implementation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and event/logistics coordination skills.
  • Experience maintaining spreadsheets, participant records, shared files, or program tracking systems.


License/Certification Required

No license or certification is required.

Essential Job Functions

The Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist supports the implementation of workforce training, pathway activities, cohorts, training-site coordination, and participant-facing supports across App State's rural health workforce portfolio.

  • Coordinate training schedules, cohort logistics, participant communications, and training-session materials.
  • Support implementation of workforce pathway activities, including Scholars, apprenticeships, certificate programs, field placements, and other workforce supports as assigned.
  • Maintain participant records, attendance records, training completion documentation, and program output trackers.
  • Coordinate with BCHS faculty, AppWell staff, and partner sites to support academic-practice integration.
  • Assist with training-site onboarding, partner communications, and documentation related to site readiness.
  • Support preparation of materials for student, employer, preceptor, mentor, and partner-facing activities.
  • Help collect, organize, and report workforce program data tied to grant metrics and Hub Action Plan monitoring.
  • Support communication with students, trainees, faculty, and community partners.
  • Identify logistical barriers affecting participant or partner engagement and escalate issues to the Workforce Operations and Partner Support Manager.
  • Provide practical implementation support for events, pathway activities, and training programs.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with health professions education, workforce development, student services, community college partnerships, training-site coordination, or rural health programs.
  • Experience supporting cohorts, certificate programs, internships, apprenticeships, field placements, or continuing education activities.
  • Familiarity with App State academic systems, BCHS programs, or regional workforce partners.
  • Project management, workforce development, public health, clinical, or related certifications may be preferred where applicable.


Work Schedule/Hours

Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm
Hours may vary, if needed.

Number of Hours Per Week
30-40

Number of Months Per Year
11

Mandatory Staff
No

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range
$40.91

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
06/15/2026

Closing Date
07/10/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

This is a grant-funded position contingent upon final contract/subaward execution, continued funding, satisfactory performance, and University approval. Final classification, salary range, reporting line, and posting language are subject to App State Human Resources review.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54637

Posting Number
201501109P

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