Oregon State University
Health Care Interpreter Outreach Program Coordinator
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Health Care Interpreter Outreach Program Coordinator
Job Location: Corvallis. Appointment Type: Professional Faculty. Full‑time, benefits eligible. Remote or Hybrid option: Yes.
Job Summary The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Family and Community Health Program is seeking a Health Care Interpreter Outreach Program Coordinator. This full‑time (1.00 FTE) 12‑month professional faculty position will report to the Manager of Workforce Development and Community Programs. The coordinator will play a central instructional and administrative role in the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of all training programs, including OSU Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Training and OSU Community Health Worker (CHW) Training. The position will support Oregon’s statewide efforts to improve access, equity, and outcomes in clinical and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
50% Provide Direct Instruction – HCI Training Program
Train and instruct cohorts of up to 30 participants (maximum 15 per instructor) up to four times per year (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring terms). Instruction includes hybrid delivery: three in‑person sessions per term and two virtual sessions (or as scheduled).
Develop, refine, and deliver course content aligned with OHA‑approved curriculum standards and best practices in interpreter pedagogy.
Evaluate student learning through assessments, assignments, and performance‑based competency evaluations; assign grades consistent with program and university policies.
Track student attendance, provide make‑up sessions, and systematically monitor progress throughout the term, including mid‑term and end‑of‑course follow‑up.
Respond promptly and professionally to student inquiries, providing academic coaching, professional guidance, and support.
Meet with students individually for approximately 30 minutes per student per week to practice skills learned during the week (weeks 1‑7 only).
Collaborate with a co‑instructor as needed to ensure consistent course delivery, assessment standards, and student support strategies.
35% Program Outreach Coordination – HCI Training Program
Ensure OSU’s Spanish‑English and Language‑Neutral HCI curricula meet and maintain OHA approval standards; prepare and submit modification requests as needed.
Collaborate with OSU Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) on the marketing, registration, and online learning management system components of the HCI Training Program.
Conduct systematic program evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of improvements, seeking approval from the Oregon Health Authority for any modifications that would change the information submitted to OHA for approval.
Support the Manager of Workforce Development and Community Programs in grant writing, philanthropic partnerships, and contract development to sustain and expand program offerings.
Maintain records of team and partner meetings and communications as well as records of participation in professional development, non‑credit education sessions and workshop participation by corporate partners.
Lead or co‑lead new program initiatives, including continuing education courses, community‑based research efforts, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Attend the quarterly public meetings with the Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters (OCHCI).
Coordinate activities and collaborate with FCH staff, COH faculty, staff, and students, OSU Extension, state and local public health agencies, and community partners to accomplish the goals of this program and of FCH as a whole.
Represent OSU Extension, and COH collegially and professionally to diverse partners.
Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss planning, progress, and strategic direction.
Provide lead work for graduate students and student workers as needed, including planning and assigning work.
Keep records and provide necessary reports and other documentation to administrators as requested and needed for program effectiveness.
Collect and maintain records for program participation and evaluation data and contribute data to necessary annual reports.
Maintain record of work contacts, personal vehicle mileage for work travel, supplies purchased; other data/statistical information/records as requested.
10% Provide Direct Support – CHW Training Program
Occasionally deliver remote CHW foundational training, as well as online CHW continuing education courses.
Lead or co‑lead ongoing review, evaluation, and revision of all CHW curricula to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with program standards.
Lead or co‑lead the development of new CHW Training Program initiatives, including expanded continuing education offerings and community‑based research or program innovation activities.
5% Service & Professional Development
Engage in activities for personal professional development and ensure Health Care Interpreter and Community Health Worker certification is maintained active.
Establish and maintain professional relationships and/or membership with relevant professional organizations.
Attend scheduled FCH, OSU Extension, and College of Health meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Participate in professional activities and serve on professional association, county, university, department, college, and Extension committees as appropriate.
Develop and maintain a professional development plan designed to build core competencies in all aspects of the Extension position. Participate in professional development activities annually.
Complete all required trainings, including the division’s civil rights training session(s).
Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
What You Will Need
Certification as a health care interpreter, or qualification if national medical certification is not available in one’s language.
Teaching experience, and practice as an interpreter within the last ten years.
Examples of acceptable certification or qualification:
Oregon health care interpreter certification
Oregon Health Care Interpreter qualification
State of federal court interpreter certification including spoken or signed language
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Certification from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
Washington State interpreter certification or authorization
A master’s degree in interpreting will be accepted in lieu of the certifications and qualifications listed above.
Teaching experience includes at least one of the following:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Proven study in adult education techniques
One year of teaching experience
Completion of at least a one‑week Trainer of Trainers (TOT) course
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact appropriately and work effectively with others (e.g., students, colleagues, supervisors, customers, and the public) for different purposes and in different contexts.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, including ability to establish priorities, attend to detail, meet deadlines, achieve outcomes, and produce high‑quality work.
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions as per University Policy 05‑030.
What We Would Like You To Have
Certification as a Community Health Worker in the state of Oregon.
Previous experience teaching health care interpretation training courses.
Previous experience facilitating Community Health Worker training.
Experience supporting adult learners.
Previous experience with the Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters (OCHCI).
Certification as a Spanish health care interpreter.
Previous experience developing, marketing, implementing/administrating, teaching, evaluating an online or hybrid course.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires occasional travel/driving for teaching on‑site classes around the state (3‑4 times per term), and for meeting with program stakeholders. Business mileage will be reimbursed based on OSU policies. Hybrid work is conditional to supervisor approval through the Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement process (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/flexible-work/flexible-work-arrangement-agreement).
Pay Method Salary. Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month. Pay Date: Last working day of the month. Recommended Full‑Time Salary Range: $64,000‑$78,000.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: P09662UF
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 02/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date: 02/15/2027
Posting Date: 01/07/2026
Full Consideration Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
A resume; and
A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Licenses or certifications: Please attach any relevant licenses or certification relevant to this posting.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Contact Information Oralia Mendez – oralia.mendez@oregonstate.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
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Job Summary The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Family and Community Health Program is seeking a Health Care Interpreter Outreach Program Coordinator. This full‑time (1.00 FTE) 12‑month professional faculty position will report to the Manager of Workforce Development and Community Programs. The coordinator will play a central instructional and administrative role in the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of all training programs, including OSU Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Training and OSU Community Health Worker (CHW) Training. The position will support Oregon’s statewide efforts to improve access, equity, and outcomes in clinical and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
50% Provide Direct Instruction – HCI Training Program
Train and instruct cohorts of up to 30 participants (maximum 15 per instructor) up to four times per year (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring terms). Instruction includes hybrid delivery: three in‑person sessions per term and two virtual sessions (or as scheduled).
Develop, refine, and deliver course content aligned with OHA‑approved curriculum standards and best practices in interpreter pedagogy.
Evaluate student learning through assessments, assignments, and performance‑based competency evaluations; assign grades consistent with program and university policies.
Track student attendance, provide make‑up sessions, and systematically monitor progress throughout the term, including mid‑term and end‑of‑course follow‑up.
Respond promptly and professionally to student inquiries, providing academic coaching, professional guidance, and support.
Meet with students individually for approximately 30 minutes per student per week to practice skills learned during the week (weeks 1‑7 only).
Collaborate with a co‑instructor as needed to ensure consistent course delivery, assessment standards, and student support strategies.
35% Program Outreach Coordination – HCI Training Program
Ensure OSU’s Spanish‑English and Language‑Neutral HCI curricula meet and maintain OHA approval standards; prepare and submit modification requests as needed.
Collaborate with OSU Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) on the marketing, registration, and online learning management system components of the HCI Training Program.
Conduct systematic program evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of improvements, seeking approval from the Oregon Health Authority for any modifications that would change the information submitted to OHA for approval.
Support the Manager of Workforce Development and Community Programs in grant writing, philanthropic partnerships, and contract development to sustain and expand program offerings.
Maintain records of team and partner meetings and communications as well as records of participation in professional development, non‑credit education sessions and workshop participation by corporate partners.
Lead or co‑lead new program initiatives, including continuing education courses, community‑based research efforts, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Attend the quarterly public meetings with the Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters (OCHCI).
Coordinate activities and collaborate with FCH staff, COH faculty, staff, and students, OSU Extension, state and local public health agencies, and community partners to accomplish the goals of this program and of FCH as a whole.
Represent OSU Extension, and COH collegially and professionally to diverse partners.
Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss planning, progress, and strategic direction.
Provide lead work for graduate students and student workers as needed, including planning and assigning work.
Keep records and provide necessary reports and other documentation to administrators as requested and needed for program effectiveness.
Collect and maintain records for program participation and evaluation data and contribute data to necessary annual reports.
Maintain record of work contacts, personal vehicle mileage for work travel, supplies purchased; other data/statistical information/records as requested.
10% Provide Direct Support – CHW Training Program
Occasionally deliver remote CHW foundational training, as well as online CHW continuing education courses.
Lead or co‑lead ongoing review, evaluation, and revision of all CHW curricula to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with program standards.
Lead or co‑lead the development of new CHW Training Program initiatives, including expanded continuing education offerings and community‑based research or program innovation activities.
5% Service & Professional Development
Engage in activities for personal professional development and ensure Health Care Interpreter and Community Health Worker certification is maintained active.
Establish and maintain professional relationships and/or membership with relevant professional organizations.
Attend scheduled FCH, OSU Extension, and College of Health meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Participate in professional activities and serve on professional association, county, university, department, college, and Extension committees as appropriate.
Develop and maintain a professional development plan designed to build core competencies in all aspects of the Extension position. Participate in professional development activities annually.
Complete all required trainings, including the division’s civil rights training session(s).
Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
What You Will Need
Certification as a health care interpreter, or qualification if national medical certification is not available in one’s language.
Teaching experience, and practice as an interpreter within the last ten years.
Examples of acceptable certification or qualification:
Oregon health care interpreter certification
Oregon Health Care Interpreter qualification
State of federal court interpreter certification including spoken or signed language
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Certification from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
Washington State interpreter certification or authorization
A master’s degree in interpreting will be accepted in lieu of the certifications and qualifications listed above.
Teaching experience includes at least one of the following:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Proven study in adult education techniques
One year of teaching experience
Completion of at least a one‑week Trainer of Trainers (TOT) course
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact appropriately and work effectively with others (e.g., students, colleagues, supervisors, customers, and the public) for different purposes and in different contexts.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, including ability to establish priorities, attend to detail, meet deadlines, achieve outcomes, and produce high‑quality work.
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions as per University Policy 05‑030.
What We Would Like You To Have
Certification as a Community Health Worker in the state of Oregon.
Previous experience teaching health care interpretation training courses.
Previous experience facilitating Community Health Worker training.
Experience supporting adult learners.
Previous experience with the Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters (OCHCI).
Certification as a Spanish health care interpreter.
Previous experience developing, marketing, implementing/administrating, teaching, evaluating an online or hybrid course.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires occasional travel/driving for teaching on‑site classes around the state (3‑4 times per term), and for meeting with program stakeholders. Business mileage will be reimbursed based on OSU policies. Hybrid work is conditional to supervisor approval through the Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement process (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/flexible-work/flexible-work-arrangement-agreement).
Pay Method Salary. Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month. Pay Date: Last working day of the month. Recommended Full‑Time Salary Range: $64,000‑$78,000.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: P09662UF
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 02/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date: 02/15/2027
Posting Date: 01/07/2026
Full Consideration Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
A resume; and
A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Licenses or certifications: Please attach any relevant licenses or certification relevant to this posting.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e‑mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Contact Information Oralia Mendez – oralia.mendez@oregonstate.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
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