Appalachian State University
Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist, Rural Health Transformation
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Hybrid - Boone, NC
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Full-Time
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$41
per Hour
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Other
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June 12th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring a Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist, Rural Health Transformation. The role involves coordinating workforce training activities, managing participant and training-related records, supporting communication among faculty, students, and community partners, and assisting with event and program implementation tied to rural health workforce initiatives.
Highlights
- Coordinate training schedules, cohort logistics, participant communications, and training-session materials.
- Support workforce pathway activities such as Scholars, apprenticeships, certificate programs, and field placements.
- Maintain participant records, attendance, training completion documents, and program output trackers.
- Collaborate with BCHS faculty, AppWell staff, and partner sites to integrate academic and practice components.
- Assist with training-site onboarding and partner communications related to site readiness.
- Prepare materials for student, employer, preceptor, mentor, and partner-facing activities.
- Collect and report workforce program data related to grant metrics and monitoring.
- Identify and escalate logistical barriers affecting participant or partner engagement.
- Required bachelor’s degree in education, health sciences, public health, workforce development, student services, higher education, business administration, or related field.
- At least two years of experience supporting training programs, workforce initiatives, or academic programs; no license or certification required.
- Experience maintaining spreadsheets, participant records, and program tracking systems.
- Preferred experience includes health professions education, workforce development, student services, community college partnerships, rural health programs, and familiarity with App State or BCHS systems.
- Pay starts at $40.91 per hour for a 30-40 hour work week, 11 months per year.
Workforce Implementation and Training Support Specialist, Rural Health Transformation Full Description
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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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- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- List of References with Contact Information
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