Assistant Director of Outreach and Secondary Education

Position Title:

Compensation:

Department:

About this opportunity:

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Implement curriculum and training programs to meet the education and training needs of high school students in the East Central Indiana region for health careers promotion and preparation.

2. Manage partnerships with high school guidance counselors, health and science teachers, school-to-work personnel, workforce development staff, and other key career recruitment stakeholders.

3. Engage with school administrators, teachers, counselors, HOSA Future Health Professionals (HOSA) chapters, and community partners to identify students and support student matriculation into a health career with special emphasis on engaging students with economic need from rural health professional shortage areas.

4. Conduct and promote a variety of health careers summer camps annually across the 10-county region.

5. In consultation with the Director, implement curriculum and training programs addressing one or more of the core AHEC topic areas to meet the education and training needs of health care professionals in the East Central Indiana region.

6. Establish partnerships with public and private college/university's Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Recruitment and Retention, Freshmen Advising, etc.

7. Work with and ensure compliance with commitments to the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana AHEC Network Office, Indiana State Department of Health, Ball State University, Health Resource and Service Administration and all other funding sources.

8. In consultation with the Director, assist with the management of a longitudinal East Central Indiana AHEC Scholars Program using a defined set of clinical, didactic, and community-based training activities.

9. In consultation with the Director, assist with community-based training in rural and under-served areas through field placements and clinical rotations for health professions students.

10. In consultation with the Director, assist with the development of experiential training experiences for health professions students that are team-based and include a formal, didactic component addressing one or more of the core AHEC topic areas including inter-professional education; behavioral health integration; social determinants of health; cultural competency; practice transformation; and current and emerging health issues.

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 by Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, community health, healthcare administration, a health profession, human services, or related area. At least one year of experience in curriculum development, project management, delivery or evaluation of health-related or educational programs for middle/high school students and/or adult learners. Detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a varied constituency.
• Good planning, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of health professions, medical terminology, pedagogy, and the health workforce.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and courteousness.
• Willing and able to attend instructor training programs which may include but not be limited to American Heart Association PR/BLS Instructor Certification, Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification, QPR Gatekeeper Trainer Certification, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time while conducting programs and facilitating activities including classroom presentations and campus tours. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy and have the willingness and ability to travel.
• Must be able to set up and facilitate community-based training activities that require the physical ability to lift and move training materials in excess of 50 pounds. This task may be performed several times per week and involves the use of a cart.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a health/medical profession, education, public or business administration.
• 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.
• Experience working in small teams/small office environments.
• Familiarity with the communities of the East Central Indiana AHEC region.
• Experience working in small teams/small office environments.
• Work experience in rural health care systems.
• Licensed as an Indiana health care professional or eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention methodologies.
• Advanced experience in community development, health professions education or provision of technical assistance to healthcare systems.
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor certification

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

Billie Wolfe, Director of East Central Indiana Area Health Education Center, College of Health Deans Office

765-285-5688

btwolfe@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions below to attach the supporting documents: NOTE Do not use the Autofill feature for resume

• Cover Letter - optional
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae - required

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.

Curious about our excellent benefits package?

We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Professional and download the spreadsheet. If you are applying for a 10-month position or one with Burris or Indiana Academy, please select the corresponding calculator.