Rural Health Transformation Lead (Associate Director)

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New England in Portland, ME seeks an Associate Director to lead the Rural Health Transformation Program. You will oversee CHW workforce expansion and evidence-based practices, coordinating with Maine DHHS, Tribal Health Centers, and health systems to drive measurable rural health improvements.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree and 7+ years managing complex, multi-partner programs, with strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills to deliver sustainable

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in public health, health administration, public administration or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience managing complex health/public health programs.
• Experience managing multi-partner initiatives with government, healthcare, community, or external stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, budgets, deliverables, deadlines, and subrecipient relationships.
• Strong understanding of public health systems, healthcare delivery, population health, and health equity.
• Ability to turn strategy into action, exercise sound judgment, and communicate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Implementation: manage initiative goals, workplans, and budgets.
• Advance CHW Workforce Expansion: oversee CHW strategies and partnerships.
• Drive Evidence-Based Practices: lead selection, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Manage Partners, Performance & Accountability: set expectations and ensure reporting.
• Build Relationships & Drive Sustainability: foster cross-sector collaboration and financing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Public health

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree

Job description

University of New England in Portland, ME seeks an Associate Director to lead the Rural Health Transformation Program. You will oversee CHW workforce expansion and evidence-based practices, coordinating with Maine DHHS, Tribal Health Centers, and health systems to drive measurable rural health improvements.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree and 7+ years managing complex, multi-partner programs, with strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills to deliver sustainable