HERC of the Carolinas

West Shore Community College seeks a qualified and dedicated Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator to provide leadership for the College’s Allied Health and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeship program. This position plays a critical role in developing and sustaining healthcare workforce pathways by coordinating program operations, fostering employer and clinical partnerships, supporting student success, and advancing apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives throughout the region and state. The coordinator serves as a key liaison among students, faculty, healthcare employers, clinical partners, the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC), and workforce organizations to ensure programs meet workforce needs and institutional goals. This position reports to the Director of Nursing. 

The College is an innovative and progressive institution of higher learning located in a picturesque setting near Lake Michigan in a part of the state that offers year-round recreational activities. The College is uniquely positioned with respect to finances, including no debt and a healthy fund balance, a dependable revenue stream for capital expenditures, up-to-date technology, and beautiful facilities. WSCC offers a student-centered, team-based atmosphere with a staff dedicated to excellence in serving students’ learning needs, and it serves a multi-county district that includes Mason, Manistee, Lake, and Oceana counties. Additional information about the college is available at www.westshore.edu. 

Key Responsibilities include:  

• Provide leadership and coordination for Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship program operations, assessment activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. 
• Develop, maintain, and expand partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical agencies, workforce organizations, and apprenticeship partners to support workforce alignment and program growth. 
• Advise and support students through onboarding, program progression, and successful completion of program requirements. 
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and workforce development activities to strengthen healthcare career pathways and enrollment. 

Required Education/Experience 

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in nursing or healthcare. 
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within a negotiated timeframe).  

To be a best fit for this position, you will: 

• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Have the ability to build strong relationships and foster teamwork to work collaboratively. 
• Be passionate about education and dedicated to student-centered learning and instructional excellence. 
• Familiarity with EMS accreditation standards and best practices in clinical coordination. 

Compensation 

Starting salary range: $60,174– $72,272, depending on education and experience.  Full benefit package including health/dental/vision insurance, generous retirement, onsite wellness center, educational assistance, WSCC tuition waiver for employees/dependents, generous paid time off, and vast opportunity for educational advancement and personal development. 

Application Materials 

For best consideration, submit below materials by July 9, 2026, to our online portal at https://www.westshore.edu/about/employment/. Review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

• West Shore Community College application  
• Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications (above) 
• Resume 
• Unofficial transcripts (official will be necessary if interview is offered) 

WSCC is a drug-free employer, and the final offer will be contingent on a negative drug test.

WSCC is an equal opportunity employer. 

About West Shore Community College

West Shore Community College was established by a vote of the people in the college's district on March 6, 1967. The College is in a beautiful “four-season” recreational area near the shore of Lake Michigan and serves a multi-county district. The College is uniquely positioned with beautiful facilities, up-to-date technology, and no debt. West Shore Community College offers a comprehensive general education curriculum designed to meet the needs of students transferring to senior institutions. WSCC offers a student-centered and team-based atmosphere with a staff that is dedicated to excellence in serving students’ learning needs. Collegial and interdisciplinary relationships are expectations of all WSCC employees. Visit our website at http://www.westshore.edu for more information. EOE

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