Job Description

Position Information

Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Program Manager, Rural Health Transformation Program Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a major federal initiative designed to strengthen rural health systems, improve access to care, address workforce and population health challenges, and develop sustainable models that improve health outcomes in rural communities. The Program Manager will serve as a program manager for Rural Health Transformation Program/Evidence-Based Initiative (RHTP/EBI) activities. The position is responsible for program planning and development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of outcomes associated with RHTP/EBI-funded activities. This position is designed to support effective coordination, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of RHTP/EBI-funded activities while maintaining strong partnerships across programs and organizations.

The Program Manager will coordinate and manage the development of RHTP-funded projects across relevant chronic disease programs and their partners and contractors, as well as other public health programs and external partners. The position will serve as a liaison across public and private systems to facilitate improved coordination and delivery of services. RHTP/EBI projects will align with applicable strategic priorities.

This position, employed by the University of New England (UNE), will be seconded to the State. As a critical member of the State RHTP team, supported by UNE, the position requires two days per week on-site in Augusta.

About The University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for RHTP/EBI activities, with oversight of implementation, evaluation, and budget.
• Coordinate and manage the development of projects funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Work with existing program managers and program leads to support and manage initiatives supported by RHTP/EBI.
• Coordinate RHTP/EBI activities with partners, contractors, other public health programs, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison across public and private systems to strengthen coordination and delivery of services.
• Develop strategies to support the sustainability of RHTP/EBI initiatives, including potential future federal funding, insurance coverage, and other sustainability approaches.
• Provide subject matter expertise on RHTP/EBI activities to UNE leadership, partners, public stakeholders, and other audiences as appropriate.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging evidence-based strategies relevant to chronic disease and rural health transformation.
• Establish strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize quality improvement strategies as part of program evaluation and continuous program improvement.
• Oversee evaluation activities, including coordination with an evaluation contractor.
• Represent UNE and the RHTP/EBI initiative at local, state, and federal venues.
• Prepare written and oral reports and presentations that communicate relevant information to internal and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise one full-time equivalent (FTE) staff member.
• Provide direction and support to assigned staff and coordinate work with project partners and contractors as appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Education, Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Education, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; or an equivalent seven (7)-year combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience in program management and staff supervision.
• Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rural health, chronic disease prevention and control, evidence-based initiatives, or public health program implementation.
• Experience coordinating multi-partner initiatives involving public agencies, community organizations, contractors, or other external partners.
• Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, or implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Key Competencies

• Program planning and project management
• Cross-organizational coordination and partnership development
• Program implementation and evaluation
• Budget and deliverable oversight
• Quality improvement
• Written and oral communication
• Staff supervision and team collaboration

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extension.

Anticipated Pay Range $120,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022PS1031P Open Date 10/16/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes