RMOCC Assistant Director

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks an Assistant RMOCC Manager to support the RMOCC Director in developing, implementing, and operating Kentucky’s Regional Medical Operations Coordination Center. You will lead daily coordination activities, engage stakeholders, and advance communication technologies to ensure readiness for routine and emergency operations.

You will collaborate with hospitals, EMS, health systems, public health, and emergency management partners to optimize patient movement and

Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare coordination centers, transfer centers, command centers, or emergency operations centers.
• Experience implementing healthcare technology platforms.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs.
• Experience working with rural healthcare organizations.
• Knowledge of healthcare preparedness and response programs.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare coordination

Emergency operations centers

Grant management

Rural healthcare

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods,

Shift

M-F 8a-5p with after hours and weekends as required.

Job Summary

The Assistant RMOCC Manager supports the RMOCC Director in the development, implementation, and operation of Kentucky’s Regional Medical Operations Coordination Center. This position serves as a key operational leader responsible for daily coordination activities, stakeholder engagement, implementation of communication and coordination technologies, program administration, and operational readiness activities.

The Assistant RMOCC Manager works closely with hospitals, EMS agencies, healthcare systems, public health departments, and emergency management partners to support healthcare coordination, optimize patient movement, and improve situational awareness across the Commonwealth. The position serves as the Director’s designee when needed and assists in maintaining readiness for both routine and emergency operations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with healthcare coordination centers, transfer centers, command centers, or emergency operations centers. Experience implementing healthcare technology platforms. Experience managing grant-funded programs. Experience working with rural healthcare organizations. Knowledge of healthcare preparedness and response programs. Experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026

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 (*).

• * Describe your experience with emergency preparedness, continuity planning, incident response, exercises, or operational readiness activities (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your experience implementing or supporting new communication, coordination, information-management, or operational technologies (Open Ended Question)