KCOM - Associate Director, AHEC

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking an exempt Associate Director, AHEC on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The position reports to the ATSU-KCOM AHEC Program Director. The purpose of this Associate Director (AD) position is to manage the day-to-day operations (staff, systems, and budget) within the ATSU-KCOM AHEC program office and assure compliance in relation to funder and University policies and procedures (e.g., grant compliance, fiscal integrity, data management, reporting, etc.). The incumbent will be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent communication skills both internally and with the Missouri AHEC (MAHEC) partner organizations, including two Missouri medical schools and 7 regional Centers. They will promote timely and accurate completion of high-quality outcomes and reports in order to advance the statewide grant-funded MAHEC project which develops/supports clinical training opportunities for ATSU and MAHEC trainees, and will contribute significantly to the preparation of competitive grant proposals to sustain and grow MAHEC funding.

Major Job Duties

• Form strong alliances and seek synergy with ATSU service departments and partner organizations in order to advance the mission and capacities of ATSU-KCOM and MAHEC
• Supervise ATSU-KCOM AHEC personnel promoting teamwork, collaboration, and mutual accountability
• Co-develop AHEC budget/fiscal monitoring systems and assure timely, accurate, and compliant treatment
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients regarding government, funder, and University requirements
• Draft, review, and respond to subrecipient agreements, invoices, reports, and inquiries paying special attention to required program match and project-related income; prepare/track subrecipient payments
• Monitor and adjust program data reporting systems as needed to assure fulfillment of projections/promises

Job Responsibilities

• Strengthen/maintain relationships with internal and external partners, funders, and other stakeholders
• Seek and provide proactive information/support to advance ATSU and MAHEC priorities
• Utilize proven management strategies to assure productive operation of the ATSU-KCOM AHEC
• Participate in MAHEC activities (e.g., technical assistance, site visits, strategic planning, program evaluation, program planning, etc.) as needed to ensure fulfillment of grant-funded obligations
• Prepare fiscal data and reports for ATSU administrators, funders/prospective funders, Center boards, etc.
• Co-develop the ATSU-KCOM AHEC departmental budget

Skills/Responsibilities

• Four year degree in Business, finance, or accounting
• Aptitude for encouraging and keeping teams/individuals accountable
• Aptitude for leading productive conversations/meetings which result in clear decisions or action
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and Access) and Adobe Acrobat
• Competency with the concepts of non-profit accounting (cash and accrual methods)
• Competency with personnel management, giving effective feedback, performance assessment, etc.
• Competency with educational course software/course design (preferred)
• Ability to communicate well and be responsive to staff/partners in addition to one's own workload
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Role-model for AHEC personnel and partners

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .