Program Director – RHTP

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences

. Lead the start-up, launch, strategic planning, and daily execution of ATSU’s Hub Anchor operations for Region 16 .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKirksville • Missouri • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare management, program administration, and public health outreach, with a strong focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with health regulations. Proficient in managing multi-county operations and leading personnel in rural health ecosystems.

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Healthcare ManagementProgram AdministrationStakeholder EngagementData GovernanceStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Healthcare AdministrationPublic HealthGrant LeadershipData WorkflowsHealth PolicyCIE PlatformsEHRsChronic Disease ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationNegotiationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceZoomCitrix/VPNWeb-Based Data Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Rural HealthCommunity-Based SDOHHIPAA42 CFR Part 2Multi-Agency Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Citrix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the start-up, launch, strategic planning, and daily execution of ATSU’s Hub Anchor operations for Region 16
Provide administrative oversight and operational management for ToRCH Care activities supported by the Missouri Rural Health Transformation Office
Direct, supervise, evaluate, and mentor State-paid Rural Navigators
Oversee Navigator utilization, workflow standards, CIE software processes, and closed-loop referral practices across partner sites
Lead regional multi-sector stakeholder engagement and recruit external partners across Adair, Knox, Macon, and Shelby counties
Serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Hub 16 Leadership Board and support Board operations
Prepare and distribute Board agendas and materials, coordinate meetings, draft minutes, and maintain formal decision logs
Serve as primary operational liaison to ATSU Information Technology Services, CIE teams, vendors, and State representatives
Manage CIE platform onboarding, workflow integration, data governance, role-based security compliance, and technical referral issue resolution
Oversee operational, clinical referral, and demographic data collection and State reporting deliverables
Ensure compliance with Stage Gate requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and ATSU Policy 55-103
Evaluate operational readiness and feasibility of complementary ToRCH Care funding opportunities
Contribute to collaborative grant proposals, RFP responses, and partner agreements
Monitor project spending, sub-recipient invoices, purchase requests, and fiscal alignment with State funding guidelines and ATSU Finance protocols
Coordinate outreach materials, newsletters, website content, promotional campaigns, and community education
Direct implementation, multi-sector workflow execution, reporting, regional access expansion, and workforce development initiatives for the State-funded ToRCH Care Program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Health Professions, or a related field required
Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, MSW) preferred
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in healthcare management, program administration, public health outreach, or grant leadership
Experience leading or supervising personnel, managing contract/grant deliverables, and coordinating multi-agency project timelines
Experience building and sustaining partnerships across healthcare providers, EMS, public health agencies, behavioral health organizations, CBOs, school districts, nursing homes, and social service providers
Experience managing multi-county operations in rural settings with high-need populations
Experience with IT systems, secure role-based data workflows, and translating operational data into summaries for leadership and State reporting
Advanced understanding of health policy, healthcare delivery systems, rural health ecosystems, and community-based SDOH workflows
Working knowledge of CIE platforms, EHRs, closed-loop referral systems, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2
Proven experience implementing web-based software, dashboards, or electronic referral platforms with IT teams
Experience supporting chronic disease management, behavioral health, maternal health, care transition programs, or SDOH in rural settings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, Citrix/VPN remote environments, and web-based data dashboards
Strong strategic planning, project management, personnel leadership, analytical, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to maintain formal decision logs and meeting minutes, facilitate governance procedures, negotiate across organizational interests, and represent the Hub Anchor at State-level meetings
Familiarity with promotional strategy, stakeholder communication tools, and brand management
Ability to adhere to data breach protocols, including 24-hour reporting standards
Frequent local travel throughout Adair, Knox, Macon, and Shelby counties and attendance at State-mandated or invitational meetings required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages
Employee-elected benefits begin the first of the month following hire date, if eligible
Full-time employment