Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

The position of Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the UAMS Medical Center Department of Volunteer Engagement and is responsible for assisting the Director with recruiting, training, coordinating, scheduling and supervising the 200-250 regular volunteers and additional special projects volunteers. At the direction of the Director, the Volunteer Coordinator will act in the Director's absence. Outstanding oral and written communication skills and decision-making skills are required; ability to think independently while fostering team interactions are essential in this highly visible position. As part of the UAMS Center for Patients and Families, the Volunteer Coordinator fosters patient- and family-centered care and works in respectful, supportive, and collaborative ways with patients and families. This position is committed to a patient- and family-centered approach to care, an approach that is collaborative and encourages the active engagement of the patient and family in care and decision-making.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of event planning or non-profit experience.
• Certified Volunteer Manager or willing to work toward certification within 18 months
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday and other software programs including Volgistics-Volunteer Program Software
• Experience with maintaining financial records/reports

Additional Information:

• Participates on a multidisciplinary patient intake team for their assigned clinic by greeting and escorting new patients and connecting them to volunteer resources.
• Prepares materials for and conducts new patient orientation sessions for the clinic.
• Performs inpatient rounds to assess patient psychosocial needs and concerns and provides reporting back to clinical staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes