Regional Grant Coordinator

CAI•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Regional Grant Coordinator to support the implementation of Indiana’s 5-year, statewide Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and specifically the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again (MRIHA) Regional Grants. These grants represent a multi-year investment to strengthen rural healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across Indiana. This position will be Full-Time and Hybrid . Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered. Candidates must be based in Benton, White, Carroll, Clinton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery and Boone May need to travel to Indianapolis on occasion for mandatory in-person meetings (reimbursement provided). Work schedule is 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, business administration, or related field
5 years of experience in grant management, contract oversight, program administration, or related work
3 years of experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, or public health systems
2 years of experience with compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently as a remote field-based contractor
Must reside within the assigned RHTP region and be willing to travel regularly within the region

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreements
Familiarity with Indiana's rural health landscape , including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, and community-based organizations
Experience collaborating with statewide associations or multi-stakeholder coalitions
Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, or health system transformation

Responsibilities

Participate in regular check-ins, statewide meetings, and required trainings
Serve as the primary regional contract manager for organizations receiving RHTP funding
Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including allowable expenditures, budget adherence, and documentation standards
Support IDOH in ensuring regional coalitions meet milestones, deliverables, and timelines outlined in the state-defined workplan
Identify risks, performance issues, or compliance concerns and escalate to IDOH as appropriate
Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure consistent use of state-approved templates, tools, and reporting systems
Collaborate closely with statewide Technical Assistance Providers to ensure aligned support for regional coalitions
Participate in regional meetings convened by Technical Assistance Providers, including consortium meetings, workgroups, and application development sessions
Facilitate cross-region learning by sharing insights, challenges, and best practices
Coordinate regional data collection, performance tracking, and outcome measurement in alignment with CMS Rural Health Transformation Program requirements
Ensure timely submission of all required regional reports to IDOH for state and federal reporting cycles
Support regional partners in understanding and meeting CMS reporting expectations, including documentation, metrics, and narrative requirements
Serve as the day-to-day liaison between IDOH and regional coalitions, including hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, community organizations, and other partners
Promote broad representation of rural populations and ensure regional activities reflect local needs and priorities
Maintain strong communication channels with IDOH’s Regional Grant Initiative Team and participate in statewide meetings as requested
Assist regional partners in interpreting state guidance, funding requirements, and program expectations
Track regional progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum
Contribute to statewide consistency by using shared tools, templates, and evaluation frameworks