Kansas City University
Rural Health Pathways Manager
The Kansas City University (KCU) Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) is seeking a full-time Rural Health Pathways Manager, based at the KCU Joplin campus. This staff position will collaborate with KCU and CPHE leadership to develop, implement and manage KCU’s Rural Health Pathways program, advancing KCU’s mission to improve health and well‑being in medically underserved small urban and rural communities across the region.
The program is focused on recruiting, training and supporting students who are more likely to establish medical and dental practices in rural areas through partnerships with regional colleges, universities and community health partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with KCU’s academic partner colleges and universities to:
Manage and coordinate KCU accelerated pathway programs for students interested in rural medicine
Develop and participate in health career fairs, rural health education events and other outreach opportunities that introduce high school and college students to KCU and to pathways into KCU-COM and KCU-CDM
Plan and support engagement events connecting undergraduate students enrolled in KCU accelerated programs with KCU‑Joplin students, faculty, staff, alumni and programs
Serve as a resource and mentor to support program and student academic success
Regular travel (approximately every two weeks) to KCU’s partner colleges and universities to build/maintain relationships and for other outreach activities
Serve as the primary representative of the Rural Health Pathways program and the Rural Health Scholars program in the community, promoting awareness, building partnerships and marketing the program to prospective students, alumni and community stakeholders
Provide ongoing support to students engaged with the Rural Health Pathways program after matriculation at KCU-Joplin to facilitate continued academic success and engagement
Foster professional development, service learning and community building among all KCU students interested in rural medicine and dentistry
Collaborate to develop experiential learning opportunities for KCU students interested in practicing rural medicine and dentistry, including building relationships with clinical sites
Design and monitor performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness for students, KCU and partner institutions; collect, analyze, and report data annually to guide program enhancement
Serve as a KCU representative in accelerated pathway program student interviews and selection process (when appropriate)
Aid in submission of grant applications, requests for proposals and other evidence-based practices geared towards programmatic fiscal sustainability
Contribute to the development of CPHE strategies and goals, ensuring that programs align with KCU’s Mission and Vision
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Other and Supportive Functions
Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)
Actively participate in team and University meetings
Primarily office‑based on the KCU‑Joplin campus
Quarterly travel to KCU‑Kansas City campus
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related fields; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in program management, medical education, student services and supporting student success, higher education, higher education admissions, or other relevant fields
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to self‑start projects, work independently with minimal guidance and manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships, foster collaboration while working with diverse groups, including students, faculty, community health systems, health care providers and other community members
Awareness and understanding of rural healthcare issues
Strong desire to support students in their academic and professional journeys
Strong desire to improve the health of small urban and rural communities
Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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The program is focused on recruiting, training and supporting students who are more likely to establish medical and dental practices in rural areas through partnerships with regional colleges, universities and community health partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with KCU’s academic partner colleges and universities to:
Manage and coordinate KCU accelerated pathway programs for students interested in rural medicine
Develop and participate in health career fairs, rural health education events and other outreach opportunities that introduce high school and college students to KCU and to pathways into KCU-COM and KCU-CDM
Plan and support engagement events connecting undergraduate students enrolled in KCU accelerated programs with KCU‑Joplin students, faculty, staff, alumni and programs
Serve as a resource and mentor to support program and student academic success
Regular travel (approximately every two weeks) to KCU’s partner colleges and universities to build/maintain relationships and for other outreach activities
Serve as the primary representative of the Rural Health Pathways program and the Rural Health Scholars program in the community, promoting awareness, building partnerships and marketing the program to prospective students, alumni and community stakeholders
Provide ongoing support to students engaged with the Rural Health Pathways program after matriculation at KCU-Joplin to facilitate continued academic success and engagement
Foster professional development, service learning and community building among all KCU students interested in rural medicine and dentistry
Collaborate to develop experiential learning opportunities for KCU students interested in practicing rural medicine and dentistry, including building relationships with clinical sites
Design and monitor performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness for students, KCU and partner institutions; collect, analyze, and report data annually to guide program enhancement
Serve as a KCU representative in accelerated pathway program student interviews and selection process (when appropriate)
Aid in submission of grant applications, requests for proposals and other evidence-based practices geared towards programmatic fiscal sustainability
Contribute to the development of CPHE strategies and goals, ensuring that programs align with KCU’s Mission and Vision
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Other and Supportive Functions
Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)
Actively participate in team and University meetings
Primarily office‑based on the KCU‑Joplin campus
Quarterly travel to KCU‑Kansas City campus
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related fields; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in program management, medical education, student services and supporting student success, higher education, higher education admissions, or other relevant fields
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to self‑start projects, work independently with minimal guidance and manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships, foster collaboration while working with diverse groups, including students, faculty, community health systems, health care providers and other community members
Awareness and understanding of rural healthcare issues
Strong desire to support students in their academic and professional journeys
Strong desire to improve the health of small urban and rural communities
Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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