Associate Director, Health Career Tech Hub

University of Illinois Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago in Rockford, IL invites applications for the Associate Director, Health Career Tech Hub. This part-time (0.50 FTE) role oversees daily operations, builds partnerships, and guides program implementation to advance rural health workforce initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a health-related field and at least three years in program administration, with strong stakeholder collaboration and reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, education, healthcare administration, social services, nursing, or a health-related field.
• At least three years of progressive professional experience in program administration, workforce development, education, healthcare, or community engagement.
• Experience with rural communities or rural workforce development.
• Experience developing and managing collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Health Career Tech Hub and related workforce pathway initiatives focused on healthcare support workers, including certificate programs.
• Develop and implement new workforce initiatives and regional expansion strategies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare employers, workforce boards, community organizations, and regional stakeholders.
• Represent NCRHP and the Health Career Tech Hub at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Monitor program performance metrics and support continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assist with budget development, fiscal oversight, and monitoring program expenditures.
• Supervise staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and/or contractors.
• Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate program staff.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for university leadership and external funders.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Education

Master’s degree in public health, education, healthcare administration, social services, nursing, or a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management systems

Job description

Part-time (0.50 FTE)

Part-time (0.50 FTE)

Hiring Department

The National Center for Rural Health Professions

Location

Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID

1042641

Posting Close Date

Monday, October 5th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time.

Salary

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Health Career Tech Hub, oversees the day-to-day operations of the Health Career Tech Hub; develops and manages strategic partnerships; coordinates program implementation; monitors performance, outcomes, and grant deliverables; and supports continuous program improvement. The position ensures that Health Career Tech Hub activities align with the priorities of the National Center for Rural Health Professions at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (NCRHP), the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) goals, and grant requirements, as well as broader statewide efforts to build and sustain a strong rural healthcare workforce. Working collaboratively with a variety of statewide stakeholders and community partners, the Associate Director advances sustainable career exploration, workforce readiness, and educational opportunities for future health professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Administration

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Health Career Tech Hub and related workforce pathway initiatives focused on healthcare support workers, including certificate programs.
• Develop and implement new workforce initiatives and regional expansion strategies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare employers, workforce boards, community organizations, and regional stakeholders, including IL Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network, regional partners, and NCRHP’s pathways unit.
• Represent NCRHP and the Health Career Tech Hub at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Monitor program performance metrics and support continuous quality improvement activities.

Program Operations and Fiscal Management

• Assist with budget development, fiscal oversight, and monitoring program expenditures.
• Supervise staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and/or contractors.
• Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate program staff.

Data, Reporting, and Evaluation

• Support collection, analysis, and reporting of program data and outcomes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for university leadership and external funders.
• Collaborate with evaluation and research teams to measure program impact and workforce outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities and compliance requirements.

Communication and Strategic Initiatives

• Participate in university committees, statewide collaboratives, and professional organizations relevant to rural health workforce development.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, education, healthcare administration, social services, nursing, or a health-related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in program administration, workforce development, education, healthcare, or community engagement, including experience working with K-12 schools, community colleges, higher education institutions, or healthcare employers.
• Experience working with programs focused on rural communities or rural workforce development
• Experience developing and managing collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in rural health, workforce development, healthcare education, or pathway programming.
• Experience with federal or state grant-funded programs and sponsor compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of healthcare career pathways, workforce shortages, and rural health systems.
• Experience creating educational programs or curriculum development

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.