Rural Health Transformation Prog Dir

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Rural Health Transformation Program Director to provide strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for the university’s participation in Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program.

The Director will coordinate a complex portfolio, serving as PI for CMS-funded grants and overseeing implementation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement with UK HealthCare and external partners.

Qualifications

• Requires MS degree.
• 7 years related experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Healthcare, higher education, government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Rural Health Transformation Program portfolio.
• Coordinate implementation of initiatives across participating organizations.
• Serve as primary liaison with state agencies, health systems, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor program progress, performance measures, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with grant, contract, state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Support development and submission of required reports and program deliverables.
• Provide oversight of program budgets, resource allocation, and financial accountability.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and organizations.
• Support identification and development of future funding opportunities and sustainability strategies.
• Provide executive‑level updates and recommendations regarding program progress, risks, opportunities, and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Financial management

Education

MS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Rural Health Transformation Prog Dir

Requisition Number RE55570

Department Name 7H000:COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 51

Salary Range $95,826-162,947/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements This position will require the ability to work in a sedentary position utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Will also require the ability to travel to meetings across campus and off-site.

Shift Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional early or late meetings

Job Summary

Position Summary The Rural Health Transformation Program ( RHTP ) Director provides strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for the University of Kentucky’s participation in Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The Director serves as the central point of coordination for a complex portfolio of initiatives involving the University of Kentucky, UK HealthCare, affiliated health systems, state agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders working to advance rural health transformation efforts throughout Kentucky.

The position is responsible for ensuring effective stewardship of program resources, fostering collaboration among participating organizations, and supporting successful achievement of program objectives funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) and administered in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services ( CHFS ). The Director will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the CMS -funded collaborative grant and provide leadership and oversight for program implementation, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities. Working closely with UK HealthCare leadership and operational teams, as well as external partners, the Director supports the development, implementation, and sustainability of new programs, services, and care delivery models that advance rural health transformation goals and create opportunities for long‑term operational and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Rural Health Transformation Program portfolio.
• Coordinate implementation of initiatives across participating University, healthcare, community, and affiliated partner organizations.
• Serve as a primary liaison with state agencies, health systems, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor program progress, performance measures, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with grant, contract, state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Support development and submission of required reports, documentation, and program deliverables.
• Provide oversight of program budgets, resource allocation, and financial accountability requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and participating organizations.
• Support identification and development of future funding opportunities and sustainability strategies.
• Provide executive‑level updates and recommendations regarding program progress, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.

Work Location

This position may be performed remotely within the Lexington area; however, the successful candidate must be available to attend in‑person meetings and events as business needs require, including occasions where advance notice may be limited.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The successful candidate will bring significant experience leading complex initiatives that require collaboration across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, financial management, and strategic planning skills, along with experience overseeing large‑scale programs, grants, contracts, compliance activities, and organizational partnerships. Experience working within healthcare, higher education, government, or similarly complex environments is preferred. The ability to build consensus, navigate competing priorities, and drive successful implementation of strategic initiatives is essential.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline to Apply

09/08/2026

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.

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