AHEC Statewide Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AHEC Program Manager provides strategic leadership for outreach and workforce development initiatives that strengthen Wisconsin's health workforce and build healthier communities. The role guides program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement across the state, working collaboratively with university partners, regional AHEC Centers, health care organizations, public health agencies, and community stakeholders. The manager oversees program resources and supports a statewide team dedicated to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening the health workforce, and improving community well-being throughout Wisconsin. The position is with Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), a statewide health workforce development program administered through the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. Its network of seven regional AHEC Centers serves all Wisconsin counties and Tribal communities and reaches more than 3,000 learners annually. The position may require some in-person work at a designated campus location, with some work potentially performed remotely. The starting salary is $70,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance and savings accounts, and retirement benefits. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Ongoing work eligibility in the United States is required; employer sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing education and/or outreach programs.
Experience fostering strategic partnerships with education, community, and health care organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate group discussions and build consensus.
Detail-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
Experience effectively managing multiple overlapping programs or projects.
Experience developing and implementing operating policies and procedures.
Ability to use technology tools including online collaborative and web-based learning management systems, Google Suite, Zoom, and Canvas.
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Required application materials: cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, implementing, or managing health career pathway programs, particularly those serving rural, Tribal, or medically underserved communities.
Experience developing and delivering engaging online or virtual curriculum for college or professional learners.
Bachelor's degree preferred, particularly with a focus in education, public health, community health, or health education; relevant work experience in health outreach, community service programs, or program management is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Review recommendations and provide input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services.
May exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees, including hiring, transferring, promoting, managing performance and conduct, assigning work, and approving hours.
Monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures.
Determine outreach program needs and personnel resource allocation plans.
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures that promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan.
Supervise implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
Support development and delivery of curriculum for statewide AHEC programs.
Guide program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement across Wisconsin.
Collaborate with university partners, regional AHEC Centers, health care organizations, public health agencies, and community stakeholders.
Oversee program resources and support a statewide team.