Training and Outreach Manager - Healthcare

On the Willmar Campus                                                                          Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm 

The purpose of this position is to manage activities involved with program and financial management and delivery of Ridgewater’s Long Term Care and other healthcare-related programs to ensure that Ridgewater College remains the regional leader in workforce training for these industries in the region.

The incumbent will leverage the college’s investment in equipment, resources, and history for excellent training, in a manner that will advance the quality of care in the region through customized training solutions. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing relationships within industry; promotion and sales of programs/courses; management and coordination of training-related activities and equipment; involvement in the healthcare and education industries, and development and delivery of training programs.

Minimum Qualifications (required skills to enter the job; must be identified on application materials)  
• Experience managing large, multi-faceted programs. 
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.  
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Travel is required, including some overnight and extended stays (20%). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and share the college’s interest in diverse cultures and populations. 

Preferred Qualifications (not required to enter the job) 
• Associate's degree or Higher 
• Training and experience as an EMT or EMR 
• Experience in healthcare-related industry or field 
• Licensure as a RN with one or more year experience in long-term care 
• AHA BLS instructor certified. 
• PALS, PEARS, CALS, NRP, or ACLS Instructor Certified 
• Experience with healthcare simulation technology or methodology
 • Two years sales or business development experience
• Experience with adult training and/or education 
• Strong mechanical background 

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