Project Manager – Rural Health Initiative - Biltmore Campus, Asheville

Mahec • Asheville, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager provides project management for grant-funded and other special projects and programs, including preparing and submitting project proposals, establishing and tracking budgets and agreements, and managing timelines and deliverables under the direction of the Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI). The role coordinates meetings, activities, events, rural rotations, and other programs related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), working with the Program Director, PD/PI, and Evaluation Scientist to establish and achieve project aims, goals, objectives, and outcomes. The Project Manager oversees day-to-day project operations, tracks financial activity, prepares and disseminates project reports, and communicates project impact to key stakeholders.

The position supports RHTP efforts to increase the number of Rural Fellows and arrange resident rotations and other rural learning opportunities. Responsibilities include scheduling clinical and didactic rotations and processing stipends and payments for residents and other learners. The role also supports program evaluation, publication, communication with regional partners, and continuous improvement of project management tools and deliverables.

The position reports to the Program Director - RHI and has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is 40 hours per workweek, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hours that may be flexed to meet client or Division needs. The schedule is onsite during orientation and the introductory period, with a hybrid schedule afterward. Weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required, and work hours must be flexible for special assignments or evening activities. Compensation is $26.54 per hour, non-exempt. MAHEC offers a Total Rewards package and is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; employees meeting federal requirements may be eligible for loan forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC. All employees and learners must receive the flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. MAHEC does not provide employment-based U.S. visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of experience in project coordination, administration, or management.
• Working knowledge of continuing professional development systems and processes.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, patients, and patients’ family members.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions, resolve conflicts, think critically, prioritize work, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to maintain current healthcare knowledge and apply it appropriately.
• Interpersonal skills including professionalism, empathy, effective listening, responsibility, dependability, and patience.
• Ability to adhere to organizational values, including integrity, accountability, respect for other cultures, equitable practices, and adaptability to change.
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work flexible hours for special assignments or evening activities; occasional weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is required.
• Must receive the flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.
• Must provide valid, original I-9 documents on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Adult education experience and/or expertise.
• Experience in quality improvement, quality data monitoring, system redesign tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor projects throughout their life cycles.
• Prepare and submit project proposals and establish and track project budgets and agreements.
• Maintain detailed project budgets, including personnel, invoicing, and requisitions.
• Create work plans identifying the sequence of activities needed to complete projects.
• Develop project timelines, assign tasks, and communicate deadlines.
• Establish clear project objectives and measures to guide evaluation and ongoing learning.
• Maintain records of project activities and lessons learned.
• Support communication among team members and across teams.
• Establish communication schedules and maintain reporting tools to update stakeholders on project progress.
• Improve project management tools and develop tools for the spread, control, evaluation, and ongoing maintenance of project deliverables.
• Participate in program evaluation and publication of departmental and client projects.
• Support follow-up and communication with regional partners.
• Schedule and coordinate events, rural rotations, and other RHTP activities.
• Schedule clinical and didactic rotations for student learners.
• Process and track expenditures, stipends, and payments for residents and other learners, and regularly update stakeholders.
• Support RHTP efforts to increase Rural Fellows and arrange resident rotations and rural training and exposure opportunities.
• Prepare and disseminate project reports and communicate project impact to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, activities, events, and programs related to the RHTP.

Benefits

• MAHEC Total Rewards package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for employees who meet federal requirements and make qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level