Position Description - This is a grant funded position. The grant will run through August 31, 2027. At that time, the grant may be refunded. This position reports to the West River Area Health Education Center Director.
The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing high quality healthcare career education programming and working closely with the WR AHEC Director to assist in the implementation of strategic plans to meet the WR AHEC Mission, Vision, and Values. This employee will monitor the status of projects in a fiscally responsible manner to meet specific grant and programmatic requirements while ensuring all federal, state, and local laws are observed.
Working Conditions This is a full-time position and most of the work to be performed will be done in a normal office environment. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. This position will require
minimal evenings and weekend hours as necessary for special events. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare environment.
Physical Demands The duties of this position are primarily sedentary in nature; however, the employee is required to walk, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Position Essential Duties 1. Maintain positive relationships with WDTC staff and other WRAHEC partner organizations. 2. Tracking of the Work Plan outlined in the South Dakota AHEC and West River AHEC grants.
- Communicate on a regular basis with the WR AHEC Director, WR AHEC Program Coordinator, SDAHEC Program Office, WRAHEC Board of Directors, BHSU-RC partners, and WDTC partners.
- Monitor WRAHEC Strategic Plan progress to measure and ensure that milestones are met as outlined.
3. Develop, implement, and review high-quality programs, services, and activities that meet individual and group goals:
- Healthcare Career Guidance
- K-12 Programming
- Healthcare Careers Camps
- Community Engagement
- AHEC Scholars
- Implement other grants as applicable
4. Responsible for key business functions:
- Coordinates resources across various projects and programs.
- Grantmanagement and recording to include tracking, modifying, and filing grant reports and outcomes.
- Assist in identifying and applying for applicable grant opportunities for current and future planned programming
5. Designs and coordinates advertising and marketing materials to include:
- Creation and distribution of electronic, Quarterly Newsletter
- Maintain robust social media marketing calendar (on WRAHEC Facebook)
- Website updates as needed
- Other promotional and print items as needed
Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field and at least 3 years relevant work experience or commensurate experience/education.
- A commitment to the Mission and Strategic Plan of the West River Area Health Education Center as well as the Vision and Values of Western Dakota Technical College.
- Demonstrated Grant experience, and Program Development and Implementation experience.
- Employee must maintain a current SD drivers license and possess current vehicle liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Embraces a high level of follow through and accountability
- Experience in grant interpretation, reporting and budgetary regulations.
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork with people of diverse educational and personal backgrounds.
- Experience in effective implementation of training sessions, workshops, and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and report data.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including WDTC policies and procedures.
- Conciseoralandwrittencommunicationskillstoeffectivelyprovidedetailedinformation with clarity.
- Current and ongoing computer skills. Excellent Microsoft Office, Canva, and Mail Chimp skills and ability to adapt to changing technology.
- Broad knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Demonstrated skills in confidentiality when dealing with all stakeholders.
- Effectively work with a variety of individuals and personalities with a team approach.
- Comfortable preparing and presenting materials for public speaking and teaching.
WRAHEC Mission, Vision, and Values: MISSION: The mission of West River Area Health Education Center is to create collaborations and programs which inspire people to pursue healthcare careers and equip healthcare professionals to serve in rural and underserved communities throughout western South Dakota.
VISION: The West River Area Health Education Center (WR AHEC) fosters a continuum of interdisciplinary health professions education focusing on the healthcare needs of the most underserved in our state. This is accomplished through academic-community partnerships in collaboration with state agencies and organizations to improve the supply and distribution of a culturally sensitive, quality healthcare workforce.
VALUES:
Innovation. The West River AHEC promotes a culture of continuous improvement and implementation of novel ideas to ensure that it stays relevant and makes a meaningful impact to healthcare in SD.
Collaboration. The West River AHEC partners with like-minded organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare agencies to leverage programs and resources to connect students with careers in healthcare in SD.
Excellence.TheWestRiverAHECcommitstosustainingthehighestcaliberofprogramsand services offered while meeting the Mission and Vision of the organization.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change. Western Dakota Technical College is recruiting candidates who have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Information :
- Company : Western Dakota Technical College
- Position : Assistant Director West River Area Health Education Center
- Location : Rapid City, SD
- Country : US
