Program Associate, Rural Health Initiatives

CT State Community College; Winsted (CT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Job summary

CT State Northwestern hosts the CT-ORH program, a grant-funded initiative to connect rural residents with essential health services. The Program Associate supports grant implementation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a 5-year window, contingent on federal funding.

The role emphasizes coordination, reporting, and collaboration across partners, with a 20% dedication to supporting the CT-ORH Program and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field with two or more years of experience in a grant-funded program in health, public health or human services.
• Experience with grant writing, monitoring, and grants management.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of state and federal health care delivery systems, particularly rural health issues.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and stakeholders in public and private sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant-funded activities and monitor sub-awards to external vendors.
• Support compliance and reporting requirements and assist with stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the CT State Office of Rural Health Grant Program and CT-ORH program activities.
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and events as needed.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Organizational skills

Health care systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

CT State Northwestern hosts the CT-ORH program, a grant-funded initiative to connect rural residents with essential health services. The Program Associate supports grant implementation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a 5-year window, contingent on federal funding.

The role emphasizes coordination, reporting, and collaboration across partners, with a 20% dedication to supporting the CT-ORH Program and a hybrid work arrangement.