About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.  
 
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.  
 
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.  
 
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

The Project Director will execute a broad range of administrative, managerial, leadership, planning, and operational activities in support of the mission of the South Central AHEC and the WKU CPR Training Center. This position leads the South Central KY AHEC by overseeing staff, managing grants and budgets, building regional partnerships, and developing programs across a 22-county service area.

The South Central KY AHEC Project Director is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the successful procurement of external grants. This is an in-person position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Kentucky AHEC Program office to accomplish center goals including, but not limited to, student clinical training, continuing education programming, community health education, health careers recruitment activities, and special projects.
• Supervises department staff, student interns, and contractual employees.
• Applies for and implements grants that further the mission the center.
• Develops and manages budgets for the South Central KY AHEC office and the WKU CPR Training Center ensuring compliance with university and grant policies.
• Collects data and prepares reports for federal, state, and foundation grants.
• Identifies healthcare workforce training needs in the South Central KY AHEC region and works to establish programs/services to address those needs.
• Collaborates with universities and AHECs across the region and country to develop programs for healthcare profession students.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships throughout the service region to develop, implement, and evaluate healthcare career pathway programs.
• Coordinates health career programs including, but not limited to the State Registered Nurse Aide course, interprofessional test prep course, and the medical interpreter training.
• Coordinates the South Central KY AHEC advisory board and related activities. 

Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success

• Knowledge of healthcare, public health, and/or education systems
• Program development
• Grant management
• Data collection and reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree
• Supervisory experience
• Program administration experience
• Budget management experience
• Occasional evenings, and infrequent overnight and weekend travel. 

Additional Information:

Salary Range:  $62,000 - $68,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.