Assistant Director of Outreach and Secondary Education

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7308029 (Ref.No. BSU48050)
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Provide programmatic and administrative management of activities that support ECI-AHEC goals and objectives.

Join our team as the Assistant Director of Outreach and Secondary Education! In this dynamic role, you'll provide programmatic and administrative management to support the goals and objectives of ECI-AHEC. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional who can prioritize multiple tasks and work independently. You'll need to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, showcasing your excellent planning, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ideal candidates will have knowledge of health professions, medical terminology, pedagogy, and the health workforce, along with exceptional written and oral communication skills. High ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and courteousness are a must. You'll also be able to attend instructor training programs, such as American Heart Association CPR/BLS Instructor Certification and Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required. The role involves standing and walking for extended periods during programs and activities, and the ability to lift and move training materials weighing over 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.

Job Function:

Provide programmatic and administrative management of activities that support ECI-AHEC goals and objectives.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, community health, healthcare administration, a health profession, human services, or related area.

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree in a health/medical profession, education, public or business administration.

Minimum Experience:

At least one year of experience in curriculum development, project management, delivery or evaluation of health-related or educational programs for middle/high school students and/or adult learners.

Preferred Experience:

Two to three years of experience in curriculum development, higher education, workforce training, or provision of technical assistance.
Knowledge of active learning and spiral curriculum methodologies.
Experience using rapid cycle quality improvement assessment strategies.
Experience building academic and community partnerships.
Experience working in small teams/small office environments.
Familiarity with the communities of the East Central Indiana AHEC region.
Experience working in small teams/small office environments.
Work experience in rural health care systems.
Licensed as an Indiana health care professional or eligible for licensure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Director, implement curriculum and training programs addressing one or more of the core AHEC topic areas to meet the education and training needs of health care professionals in the East Central Indiana region.
Establish partnerships with public and private college/university’s Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Recruitment and Retention, Freshmen Advising, etc.
Work with and ensure compliance with commitments to the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana AHEC Network Office, Indiana State Department of Health, Ball State University, Health Resource and Service Administration and all other funding sources.
In consultation with the Director, assist with the management of a longitudinal East Central Indiana AHEC Scholars Program using a defined set of clinical, didactic, and community-based training activities.
In consultation with the Director, assist with the development of experiential training experiences for health professions students that are team-based and include a formal, didactic component addressing one or more of the core AHEC topic areas includinginter-professional education; behavioral health integration; social determinants of health; cultural competency; practice transformation; and current and emerging health issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Director.
Implement curriculum and training programs to meet the education and training needs of high school students in the East Central Indiana region for health careers promotion and preparation.
Manage partnerships with high school guidance counselors, health and science teachers, school-to-work personnel, workforce development staff, and other key career recruitment stakeholders.
Engage with school administrators, teachers, counselors, HOSA Future Health Professionals (HOSA) chapters, and community partners to identify students and support student matriculation into a health career with special emphasis on engaging students with economic need from rural health professional shortage areas.
Conduct and promote a variety of health careers summer camps annually across the 10-county region.
Complete administrative tasks related to the daily operations of the ECI-AHEC office including, but not limited to: Facilitating staff and participant travel arrangements and reimbursements; managing ECI-AHEC supply orders in the university purchasing system; conducting evaluations of programs using the Indiana AHEC Network evaluation and reporting systems; processing payments and reimbursements to vendors, students, and community partners; etc.
In consultation with the Director, assist with community-based training in rural and under-served areas through field placements and clinical rotations for health professions students.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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