Assistant Director, Rural Medicine Outreach

Company: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Location: Bryan
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title

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Assistant Director, Rural Medicine Outreach

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Office of the Dean

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Assistant Director, Rural Medicine Outreach, under general direction, assists the Director of Rural Medicine Outreach in rural site development and partnership development. Develops strategies and tactics to implement the Rural Medicine initiative; establishes direction and goals; recruits stakeholder teams. Develops and seeks funding for rural medicine programs; coordinates with local donors to ensure adequate funding is available. Provides information and reporting as needed to support the program.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Travel: This position requires significant travel to rural areas and will require evenings and weekend work.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

6 years of experience in management, business development or related areas

Preferred Qualifications:

8 years of experience in management and/or business development

Work with community coalitions, non-profit organizations, or outreach activities

Experience in or around rural areas, with a demonstrated understanding of the community and

business environment

Experience working with individuals and communities

Skilled Public Speaker

Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable clear and effective

vision

Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and create coalitions, particularly with

volunteer leaders

Knowledge of rural communities

Responsibilities:

Rural Site Development and Outreach

Works with the Director of Rural Medicine Outreach to establish the direction, goals, and implementation strategies for rural medicine community outreach and development.

Develops strategies and tactics to implement the Rural Medicine initiative.

Expands the rural rotations and elective program for medical students targeting key regions.

Recruits of Stakeholder Teams to include County Officials, ISD Personnel, and Medical Providers.

Provides supervision and guidance to a team or departmental sub-unit(s).

Partnership and Funding

Collaborates with our Texas A&M Foundation staff, develops and seeks funding for rural medicine programs for long-term funding strategies.

Coordinates with local donors to ensure adequate funding in each rural location.

Develops and maintains strong partnerships with local communities.

Identify conferences and outreach opportunities and represents A&M Medicine as appropriate.

Build relationships with Texas A&M University System members to maximize program impact.

Administration

Provides information and reporting to management.

Represents rural medicine at various State and National associations.

Monitors compliance with all unit, department, University, and government standards, policies,

and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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