AHEC Statewide Program Manager

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

4d•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 statewide, 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. The position supports the development and delivery of curriculum for statewide AHEC programs, monitors program budgets and expenditures, determines program needs and personnel resource allocation, and develops operating policies and procedures aligned with the strategic plan. It also supervises implementation of outreach-focused strategic planning initiatives. The role may require some onsite work at a designated campus location, with some work potentially performed remotely.

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 tools and web-based learning management systems such as Google Suite, Zoom, and Canvas.

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, with a focus in education, public health, community health, or health education, or work experience in health outreach, community service programs, or program management.

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, performance and conduct management, assigning work, and approving hours.
Monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures.
Determine outreach program needs and personnel resource allocation.
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan.
Supervise the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
Support the 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.