This is an on-campus, in-office position based at Montana State University that offers the opportunity to support a statewide health workforce development program.

The Montana AHEC Scholars Program currently supports a statewide cohort of over 400 students across both public and private academic institutions, including Montana State University, University of Montana, Carroll College, and Rocky Mountain College. These Scholars represent a broad spectrum of health disciplines, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Community/Public Health, Physician, Physician Assistant, Social Work, and others. By managing this interdisciplinary cohort of Scholars, this role helps to prepare a future health workforce that is ready to meet the unique challenges of Montana’s communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the strategic implementation and daily operations of the statewide AHEC Scholars Program.
Design and execute annual recruitment and retention plan of a diverse cohort of Montana AHEC Scholars.
Conduct in-person and virtual recruitment visits to promote the program across Montana colleges and universities.
Travel across Montana to cultivate new partnerships, maintain existing institutional relationships, and increase program visibility.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Montana’s educational institutions and health profession programs to foster deep-rooted collaborations and drive enrollment.
Create and distribute a weekly newsletter highlighting upcoming events and professional development opportunities.
Curate and organize monthly professional development seminars, ensuring content aligns with HRSA’s core topic areas.
Maintain a comprehensive calendar of program activities and seminars to ensure Scholars have a variety of educational content.
Assist in the development of program content aimed at ensuring AHEC Scholars are prepared to work with rural and frontier communities upon program completion.
Maintain frequent, ongoing communication with AHEC Scholars to ensure program completion.
Utilize Salesforce to track Scholar progression, document participation hours, and manage student contact information, ensuring all records are updated in real-time for federal reporting.
Manage and update program content and online learning modules within the Canvas online learning management system, ensuring a seamless virtual learning experience for Scholars.
Design and execute evaluations to measure program success and ensure grant compliance.
Lead the collection of program metrics

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, education, communications, a health field or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in program management, student recruitment, higher education, or healthcare workforce development.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present professionally to various audiences.
Demonstrated excellence in record-keeping and data entry.
Ability to travel across Montana and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master’s degree in public health, health administration, education, communications or a related field.
Familiarity with the Montana University System or other higher education institutions, and their health professions programs.
Experience working with academic institutions, government agencies, public health systems, and/or rural communities.
Familiarity with federal grant requirements or experience working within highly regulated reporting frameworks.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, CRM software (e.g. Salesforce), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams).
A proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships with statewide stakeholders and educational partners.
Familiarity with Canvas or other online learning management systems (LMS).

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Screening of applications will begin on April 14, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

More Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/50970

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AHEC Scholars Program Lead