Program Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a remote Food as Health Program Manager/UKHC to provide operational leadership and oversight for the Food as Health Program. You will supervise staff, oversee quality improvement, program development, and grant administration, while coordinating care across teams and partners.

You will manage fiscal operations, evaluate outcomes, and ensure compliant, efficient program operations that improve access to services and address health-related social needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with RedCap, Epic or other EMR, MS Windows, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for the Food as Health Program.
• Supervise staff and manage quality improvement, program development and grant administration.
• Coordinate care, fiscal management, and collaboration with healthcare teams and community partners.

Skills

EMR systems

Excel

MS Windows

Education

MSW/MPH/MS

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting 10 lbs, sitting for periods of time, standing and walking, and some traveling.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional night and weekend work required. Occasional overnight travel may also be required. This is a remote position.

Job Summary

The Food as Health Program Manager/ UKHC provides operational leadership and oversight for the Food as Health Program, including staff supervision, quality improvement, program development, care coordination, grant administration, and fiscal management. This position collaborates with healthcare teams, community partners, and program stakeholders to improve access to services, address health related social needs, evaluate program outcomes, and ensure effective, compliant, and fiscally responsible program operations.

This is a remote position.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with RedCap, Epic or other EMR , MS Windows, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

MSW , MPH , or MS in related field

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/18/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in program management in a healthcare, higher education and or public administration organization.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 year, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
  • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * Please select the response that best represents your paid, full-time work experience in a supervisory role.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 year, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
  • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * lease describe your paid employment experience in data collection, data analysis and or analytical support in healthcare.

  (Open Ended Question)