The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a Program Manager for Healthy Appalachia. This position will work with the Southwest Virginia Health Authority Leadership and Healthy Appalachia Institute (HAI) to oversee day-to-day operations of the grant-funded program \"Virginia Consortium to Advance Healthcare in Appalachia\" under a three-year award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This position will support preparation of a regional Blueprint for Health, and will promote its adoption by key stakeholders in the region to build capacity and infrastructure to improve health outcomes for the population of Southwest Virginia. It will use USDA funds to further develop the regional telehealth infrastructure, to expand training programs, to facilitate requisite partnerships that improve access to care, and to augment the skills of the SW Virginia regional healthcare workforce consistent with its legislative authority.

The Program Manager will coordinate the activities of the SVHA Board and the Healthy Appalachia Institute to meet program goals and objectives, and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements. The Manager will coordinate activities and communications with the other members of the Consortium, including HAI, UVA Health, Ballad Health, Tri-Area Community Health, and the Health Wagon, as well as regional stakeholders to advance the strategies and recommendations of the Blueprint. The Program Manager will also prepare technical and financial reports required by the USDA, and manage the program budget.

A bachelor's degree is required with a master's degree in public health or business management preferred. Three years of experience is required, particularly with financial management systems. Additionally, candidates must possess strong communication and coordination skills, the ability to oversee expenditures in accordance with federal and state regulations, and MS Office Suite skills. Experience with federal grant management and oversight and MS Project is preferred.

To apply, please visit UVA Jobs (virginia.edu) and complete the online application process, attaching a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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Position Compensation Range: $66,528.00 - $133,057.00 Annual

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Position Compensation Range: $66,528.00 - $133,057.00 Annual