Healthcare Gap Year Program Manager

Northeastern University•Portland, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Gap Year Program Manager at The Roux Institute is responsible for the development and implementation of the Healthcare Gap Year program. This program, in its fourth year, aims to address Maine's health workforce shortage and provide opportunities for recent college graduates. It connects aspiring healthcare professionals with entry-level positions across Maine, offers participants access to an academic institution, networking, and financial resources (when funding allows), and supplies healthcare partners with motivated individuals for critical entry-level roles such as Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, CNA, Phlebotomist, and Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 years relevant professional experience
Entrepreneurially-minded
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in teams
Collaborative
Passion for healthcare, rural populations, health equity
Some background in program development or workforce development
Mentoring mindset

Responsibilities

Outreach and connect with undergraduate programs to promote recruitment and engagement of participants.
Work with partner organizations and Roux faculty to create and collect program outcome measures.
Oversee administration and updates to the application process for participants.
Serve as the primary contact for program applicants and participants throughout their journey.
Serve as the primary contact for all partner organizations.
Administer wraparound services for participants, including career mapping and coordination of programming.
Coordinate the submission of required reports to funders and stakeholders.
Connect participants to activities at the Roux and in the Greater Portland area.
Connect participants to Roux housing information, as needed.
Recruit applicants and provide updates to participants.
Administer and evaluate surveys.
Respond to participant questions and needs.
Create and manage the program budget.
Process stipends and payments.
Draft and submit contracts.
Track contracts through their lifecycle.
Recruit new healthcare and academic partners.
Maintain relationships with partners.
Schedule and lead meetings.
Manage Northeastern sponsored accounts for participants.
Research and connect participants to events and conferences.
Connect participants to academic partners and Maine-based industries.
Be available for on-site (live) check-ins.
Draft grant applications and funding proposals.
Liaise with the Roux marketing team.
Connect with professional organizations.
Manage the program website.