Coordinator for Immigrant Medical Graduates Program (IMG Coordinator) – International Institute of Minnesota – Saint Paul, MN

Organization Description:

The International Institute of Minnesota (IIM) is a fast-paced, innovative organization with talented staff who are mission driven and support one another in their work. Since 1974 IIM has resettled 25,000 refugees in the Twin Cities and remains one of the largest sponsors of refugees statewide. Its immigration and citizenship services helped nearly 15,000 New Americans achieve U.S. citizenship since 2001. From 2012 to 2018, IIM experienced exponential growth, establishing the organization as an expert in education and workforce development for immigrant and refugee communities. With more than 21 million refugees worldwide waiting to begin new lives, and an increasing workforce shortage in Minnesota, IIM’s programs continue to be in demand and important abroad and in Minnesota.

Purpose:

The IMG Coordinator works within MCA as part of the Medical Careers Pathway at the International Institute of Minnesota. MCA-IMG offers academic and career guidance, wrap-around support, and financial assistance to immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) as they pursue licensure and residency as physicians in the U.S. or in obtaining alternate medical careers. The IMG Coordinator will manage a caseload of 50 clients over the first two years of the grant, working with clients 1:1 and facilitating small groups. The IMG Coordinator approves applicants for financial assistance and facilitates disbursement of funding for exam fees, exam preparation programs, and for tuition in alternate medical careers. The IMG Coordinator provides career counseling, academic advising, college navigation, and employment support. The IMG Coordinator provides guidance with residency applications, residency interview preparation, arranges for IMG mentoring with healthcare professionals, and offers employment services at both the entry level and at higher levels after graduation or licensure. The IMG Coordinator is responsible for client management, outcome tracking, and data entry. The IMG Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, outreach and relationship-building with healthcare employer partners and education partners, volunteer and mentor recruitment, program budgeting, and report writing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide case management for Immigrant Medical Graduates preparing for licensure and residency as physicians or for alternate careers in the medical field
Counsel clients about medical career options, provide guidance about college and program selection, assist with financial planning, and give overall support for student success
Respond to program inquiries and determine client eligibility
Review client applications, interview potential clients, enroll clients in the MCA-IMG program, and provide clients with financial assistance according to funding requirements
Connect clients to entry-level, mid-level, and higher-level positions in the medical field, refer clients to college nursing programs, physician’s assistant programs, and other medical career training programs
Track client data and progress toward program outcomes on MCA database and other databases using Excel and CRM, and keep files and data current
Manage the IMG budget
Write quarterly and annual reports
Give MCA-IMG presentations as needed
Identify gaps in student knowledge and develop supportive measures to help clients become successful
Advocate for clients at institutions of higher learning and places of employment
Provide residency application assistance and interview preparation to clients
Recruit mentors from employer partners and connect mentors with MCA-IMG clients
Assist clients with employment-related tasks such as resume and cover letter writing, provide referrals to employer partners, and write letters of recommendation
Partner with education and employment partners to enhance program and client success
Attend IIM All Staff meetings, IIM Employment meetings, MCA meetings, MCA-IMG advisory committee meetings, and meetings with funders at MDH
This person may have recurring access to vulnerable populations

Requirements:

Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Demonstrated commitment to the International Institute of Minnesota mission and vision
Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with New Americans and non-native speakers of English
Experience and familiarity with one or more of the following:

o Career counseling

o College-level academic advising

o Medical career training programs in higher education

o Relicense process for immigrant international medical graduates

Knowledge of local community resources
Professional oral and written communication skills including public speaking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Self-starter/ability to work independently
Encouraging of others and passionate about others’ self-actualization
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to create systems to keep information in order, track outcomes, and report data easily
Creative thinker who can find new solutions to existing barriers
Team player
Physical Demands:

Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying

EEO Statement:
International Institute of MN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Brooke Anttila at banttila @iimn.org. Former refugees, New Americans, and people of color are highly encouraged to apply. No phone calls or walk-ins please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year

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