What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
School of Medicine / PCCISU Population Hlth
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
Direct the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and provide leadership in the School of Medicine for other community health partnership programs that are identified as strategic priorities by the Office of the Dean and the Primary and Community Care Integrated Service Unit (ISU).
Description of Duties
- Provides the leadership, oversight, supervision, and overall direction for the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program and staff in support of the school’s goals and objectives for community engagement.
- Provides leadership and support for advancing the community health partnership priorities identified in the school’s strategic plan.
- Serves as the Principal Investigator for the HRSA-funded AHEC grant and for grants from state agencies, foundations, and other sources that support the community health partnership programs.
- Coordinates closely with the University’s Office of the Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations and the Office of School of Medicine, Director of Research Administration.
- Adheres to all federal funding agency guidelines, policies, fiscal and budgetary accountability, and reporting requirements pertaining to U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) award funds for the AHEC program.
- Adheres to all funding guidelines, policies, fiscal and budgetary accountability, and reporting requirements pertaining to grants from state agencies, foundations, and other sources that support the community health partnership programs.
- Implements and develops as needed applicable contractual agreements, which must include a statement of work, designation of roles and responsibilities, and appropriate financing provisions between the AHEC Program and the governing body of each center located in the community or other relevant party.
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports on its sub-contracted AHEC centers’ activities to ensure centers comply with HRSA requirements.
- Develops strategic partnerships in accordance to HRSA award requirements.
- Provides regular updates on the AHEC and other community health partnership programs.
- Complies with all HRSA and AHEC program reporting and evaluation requirements.
- Responds to all information requests by the established deadline.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Supervision Received
General supervision from the Division Chief of Population Health and also the Chair of the Primary and Community Care Integrated Service Unit (ISU).
Supervision Given
Specific supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Terminal degree in a related field from an accredited University. Must be qualified for a faculty appointment.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Six (6) years of related increasingly responsible professional experience. Grant administration/management experience.
Preferred Experience
Experience obtained in a medical school.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Locations: Edinburg or Harlingen. Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
03/17/2025
Grant Funded Position
No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
