Director AHEC

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $71,513.00 - $95,363.00 Salary/year Director - Area Health Education Center

The Center Director of the Permian Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating activities as directed by the AHEC Project Director of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), and the Dean of Health Sciences, Dual Credit and Continuing Education at Midland College. Emphasis is on the promotion and support of health careers in the 27-county service area, with special attention to the needs of rural communities.

The mission is to address health workforce shortages and health disparities in the region through collaboration and education.

At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.

Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.

• YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
• ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

• A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision.
• A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities.
• Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day.

• Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, health practitioners, educators, civic leaders, co-workers, and community organizations.
• Ensures compliance with grant regulations and reporting in accordance with state and federal contracting.
• Develops, reviews, and approves budgets and major expenditures; and ensures that requirements of funding sources are met.
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines; and implements and monitors compliance.
• Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.
• Represents the AHEC program at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars, or on boards, panels, and committees.
• Develop and supervise support staff.
• Coordinate the development of health career programs for students and independent school districts.
• Conduct a health workforce needs assessment in the service delivery area.
• Implement a marketing plan for Permian Basin AHEC projects.
• Direct the daily activities of the Permian Basin AHEC staff.
  
  Responsible for accurate and timely reporting to regional organizations, the Advisory Board, and to state and federal entities.
• Maintain an active Advisory Board composed of a wide range of healthcare partners.
• Coordinate stipends for students in select healthcare disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's…