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Workforce Development Coordinator : Recruitment Outreach Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Position Type: Full-Time, Day Shift (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Why Join Lexington Medical Center?

At Lexington Medical Center, we’re more than just a hospital - we’re a community dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating lasting impact. Consistently ranked as the #1 hospital in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, we’re proud to be the only hospital named as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work 2025. As a Magnet with Distinction institution, we are leaders in excellence across nursing care and health care innovation.

Anchoring a health care network with six community medical centers, over 8,700 talented professionals, and comprehensive specialty programs like South Carolina’s first HeartCARE Center™ and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, we are committed to shaping the future of care.

Make your mark on the workforce of tomorrow — join Lexington Medical Center!

About the Role: Workforce Development Coordinator

As the Workforce Development Coordinator , you will play a vital role in driving innovative recruitment and outreach strategies to ensure we are building a healthcare workforce for the future. Through collaboration with industry leaders, educational institutions, and community partners, you’ll develop impactful programs that establish and nurture a pipeline of highly qualified healthcare professionals.

Your Mission:

• Shape and manage dynamic school-to-work programs to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Partner with schools, technical institutions, and organizations to foster curriculum alignment with healthcare career requirements.
• Design and implement creative sourcing strategies to build both active and passive talent pipelines.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute comprehensive workforce development strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Act as the face of Lexington Medical Center, building awareness of health care careers through outreach efforts such as job fairs, internships, job shadowing, and cooperative education activities.
• Build robust partnerships with secondary schools, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations to create educational, employment, and training agreements.
• Deliver impactful social media campaigns and targeted marketing strategies to attract passive candidates.
• Analyze data to continuously improve recruitment outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Represent Lexington Medical Center as an ambassador to build alliances and strengthen our employment brand.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Human Resources, workforce development, or program management.
• Substitutable Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of direct Workforce Development experience in a health care setting.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Applicant Tracking Systems, and social media platforms. Knowledge of workforce development practices, project management, recruitment strategies, and employment law is essential.

If you are passionate about building relationships, creating innovative workforce strategies, and making a lasting impact in health care, we want you to join our team!

What We Offer:

• Day ONE benefits : medical, dental, life insurance, and more.
• Financial security: 403(b) match plan (up to 6%), employer-paid life insurance, and supplemental life insurance options.
• Well-being: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness.
• Growth opportunities: A supportive environment committed to promoting from within.

Ready to make a difference and shape the workforce of tomorrow? Apply today and join Lexington Medical Center!

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

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