Rural Health Program Project Manager

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to facilitate, manage, and successfully implement assigned Rural Health Transformation Program-related needs assessment projects and activities in Idaho. The project area of focus for this position will be a healthcare workforce and workplace assessment for Idaho. The project entails a comprehensive statewide assessment of available and needed healthcare services (medical, behavioral health, dental, and emergency management) across rural healthcare and long-term care facilities, community-based healthcare providers, organizations that serve or support healthcare delivery, and licensed providers and health extenders. The Project Manager is the person who has overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, management of employees, and closure of a project. The project manager role will also include some in-person, public presentations and communication work. This position will be a hybrid role, working on/off campus, and will include some travel.

This is a grant-funded, benefit-eligible, 40-hour a week position currently funded through September of 2027.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The position is housed within Boise State University’s School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) under the direct supervision of Drs. Anne Abbott and Mac McCullough. The SPPH is a place where respectful, collegial, and authentically connected faculty and staff work together to make a positive difference through our teaching, research, and service. We are committed to advancing the public health mission in Idaho by supporting the health and well-being of all Idahoans wherever they live, work, and play through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. We achieve our mission by creating the pathways and conditions necessary for all individuals to achieve health, happiness, and prosperity in Idaho and beyond. The SPPH is guided by the values of dignity and respect, engagement, opportunity, and innovation. Our school is the largest in the College of Health Sciences and is home to more than 1300 undergraduate and graduate students.

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of areas typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

60% of the time the Rural Health Program Project Manager will:

• Conduct project management of awarded projects and contracts in areas with little to no existing project support.
• Monitor account activity, track budgets, prepare reports, and work with campus researchers, administrators, and sponsors on updates, necessary adjustments, and periodic reporting.
• Work with and resolve issues for a broad research community, including faculty, administrators, campus leadership, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate through team meetings and formal presentations to effectively convey to broad audiences program information, including project updates, reports, promoting the Project Management Initiative, and providing training to the campus research community.
• Develop accessible online project management resources.
• Provide and/or facilitate training and support to the campus research community.
• Draft, update, and maintain project documentation to meet project timelines and provide clear direction to team members. This includes contributing to monthly project reports to funders as well as providing updates at internal meetings.
• Regularly inform stakeholders and leadership of project priorities and directions.

30% of the time the Rural Health Program Project Manager will:

• Collaborate with project leadership at SPPH, partners at other Idaho universities, and community partners (e.g., rural health systems, individual providers, health extenders, etc.) to meet project goals.
• Maintain internal and external relationships and communication, including with partners at other Idaho universities and partners in rural communities.
• Identify strengths and needs in communities and, where applicable, connect to existing partners or resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and change processes and work with leadership to take corrective action if necessary.
• Support data collection planning, execution, and analysis related to the project.

10% of the time the Rural Health Program Project Manager will:

• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (such as PMI, agile/scrum).
• Experience in proposal development, including adherence to sponsor guidelines and solicitation requirements.
• Experience building and monitoring budgets.
• Experience in sponsored project administration.
• Knowledge of applicable university policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with computers and software applications, including project management tools.
• Knowledge of and experience in technical writing and presentation development.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

• Health-related graduate degree (e.g., MPH, MHA, MHS, PhD).
• Experience working with rural community partners or rural-serving stakeholders.
• Experience working with healthcare and/or public health or human services providers in Idaho.
• Experience performing healthcare services and workforce needs assessments.
• Experience collecting and analyzing primary or secondary data.

• Resume or CV with employment history (including dates of employment).
• Cover Letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position.
• 3 Professional References.
• Finalists will be asked to provide a portfolio or examples of work products developed in previous positions, ex. project summary reports.

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/