Technical Assistance Specialist

Alzheimer's Association®•Boise, ID

6d•$55,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Assistance Specialist supports the Alzheimer’s Association’s implementation of the Idaho Cognitive Health Workforce Network, funded through Idaho’s Rural Health Transformation Program. This grant-funded role provides hands-on technical assistance to sub-awardees and implementing partners and serves as their day-to-day contact to keep work plans, budgets, timelines, grant requirements, and reporting aligned with Network goals. The specialist tracks deliverables and progress, identifies risks, connects partners with resources and expertise, and manages post-award processes so workforce activities across rural and frontier Idaho stay on track. The position works closely with the Community Health Manager and the Associate Director of Applied Research & Program Evaluation to support a coordinated, well-documented network of academic, clinical, and community partners. Specific priorities and activities are defined by the Idaho award and may be adjusted in coordination with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The position is remote and full-time at 37.5 hours per week, with occasional travel within Idaho for partner meetings and the annual convening. The stated salary range is $55,000–$70,000. The Alzheimer’s Association is a voluntary health organization focused on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Its mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Association emphasizes health equity, engagement with underrepresented and underserved communities, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health administration, nursing, gerontology, or a related field.
2–4 years of progressive experience in public health, community health, aging services, program coordination, grants management, or related fields.
Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, or program support to grantees, community partners, or sub-recipients.
Experience monitoring grant-funded work plans, deliverables, and budgets.
Experience using project management tools and supporting data collection and reporting.
Working knowledge of dementia care, rural health, workforce development, or aging services.
Experience reviewing and monitoring work plans, deliverables, budgets, and timelines for grant-funded programs, with familiarity with federal grant and sub-award requirements.
Consultative, coaching-oriented approach to supporting partners with varied capacity, including academic institutions, health systems, FQHCs, Tribal and community-based organizations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to track multiple partners, deadlines, and deliverables at once.
Proficiency with project management and tracking tools such as Monday.com, and with data systems and reporting tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate virtual meetings and translate complex requirements for diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and follow through in a remote, grant-funded environment.
Comfort with occasional travel within Idaho for partner meetings and the annual convening.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Gerontology, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of Idaho’s rural and frontier health and aging landscape.
Experience working with rural health providers, FQHCs, health systems, or community-based organizations.
Experience supporting workforce development, training, or capacity-building programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical assistance contact for sub-awardees and implementing partners throughout the performance period.
Support monthly virtual technical assistance calls and provide ongoing support by email, phone, and partner-specific virtual or in-person meetings as needed.
Track partner progress against work plans, milestones, and deliverables; identify risks or delays early; and escalate issues to the Community Health Manager as needed.
Manage post-award processes in Monday.com, including deliverable and reporting deadlines, documentation, and partner status updates.
Support onboarding of new sub-awardees, including orientation to award expectations, reporting templates, and Network resources, and assist with the RFA informational webinar.
Support implementation of standardized data collection tools and reporting templates; follow up with partners on timely and complete submissions; and coordinate with the Associate Director of Applied Research & Program Evaluation on data review and desk audits.
Support steering and advisory committee operations, including scheduling, agendas, meeting minutes, attendance tracking, and follow-up on action items.
Maintain accurate records of technical assistance activity, including calls, participating organizations, and meeting notes, to support Network reporting.
Document partner successes, challenges, and lessons learned, and contribute to planning the annual in-person convening of Network partners.