Assistant Director of Post-Secondary Education

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What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function: Provide programmatic and administrative management of activities that support ECI-AHEC goals and objectives.

7. In consultation with the Director, develop unique community-based experiences to enhance, contextualize and reinforce AHEC Scholars didactic educational components.

8. Participate in monthly online discussions, technical assistance, and problem solving activities to mentor AHEC Scholars and other health professions students.

9. Coordinate the AHEC Scholars' students' development of a capstone community-based quality improvement project.

10. In consultation with the Director, manage the Center's professional development and community outreach trainings, including AHEC Scholars.

11. Complete administrative tasks related to the daily operations of the ECI-AHEC office including, but not limited to: Facilitating staff and participant travel arrangements and reimbursements; managing ECI-AHEC supply orders in the university purchasing system; conducting evaluations of programs using the Indiana AHEC Network evaluation and reporting systems; processing payments and reimbursements to vendors, students, and community partners; etc.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a health/medical profession, education, community health, healthcare administration, human services, or a related area.
• Experience in preparing and presenting information to young, adult learners.
• Knowledge of health professions, healthcare systems, medical terminology, pedagogy, and the health workforce.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships with a varied constituency.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and courteousness.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License, be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy, and have reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Willingness and ability to attend instructor training programs, such as American Heart Association CPR/BLS Instructor Certification, Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification, QPR Gatekeeper Trainer Certification, etc.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods during programs and facilitate activities, including classroom presentations and campus tours.
• Capability to set up and facilitate community-based training activities, including lifting and moving training materials in excess of 50 pounds, using a cart as needed.
• Willingness and ability to supervise/precept health professions students during community-based clinical activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a health/medical profession, education, public or business administration.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Two to three years of experience in curriculum development, higher education, workforce training, or provision of technical assistance.
• Knowledge of active learning and spiral curriculum methodologies.
• Experience using rapid cycle quality improvement assessment strategies.
• Experience building academic and community partnerships.
• Familiarity with the communities of the East Central Indiana AHEC region.
• Work experience in rural health care systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention methodologies.
• Advanced experience in community development, health professions education, or provision of technical assistance to health care systems.

Certifications:

• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.
• Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification.

How to apply:

The search for the new Assistant Director of Post-secondary Education is being led by Billie Wolfe, MBA, MS (she/her/hers), who serves as the Director of the East Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (ECI-AHEC). Billie Wolfe is responsible for overseeing the search process and ensuring that the selection aligns with the strategic goals of ECI-AHEC.

Contact Information:
Director, East Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (ECI-AHEC)
Muncie, IN 47306
Office Phone: 765-285-5688

Candidates interested in applying for the position of Assistant Director of Post-secondary Education will submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter - optional

2. Resume/Vita - required (Do not use the "Autofill Resume" feature.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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