Rural Health Transformation Prog Dir

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Rural Health Transformation Prog Dir Requisition Number RE55570 Working Title Department Name 7H000:COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 51 Salary Range $95,826-162,947/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position will require the ability to work in a sedentary position utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Will also require the ability to travel to meetings across campus and off-site.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional early or late meetings

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Director provides strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for the University of Kentucky's participation in Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation Program. The Director serves as the central point of coordination for a complex portfolio of initiatives involving the University of Kentucky, UK HealthCare, affiliated health systems, state agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders working to advance rural health transformation efforts throughout Kentucky.

The position is responsible for ensuring effective stewardship of program resources, fostering collaboration among participating organizations, and supporting successful achievement of program objectives funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and administered in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). The Director will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the CMS-funded collaborative grant and provide leadership and oversight for program implementation, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities. Working closely with UK HealthCare leadership and operational teams, as well as external partners, the Director supports the development, implementation, and sustainability of new programs, services, and care delivery models that advance rural health transformation goals and create opportunities for long-term operational and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Rural Health Transformation Program portfolio.
• Coordinate implementation of initiatives across participating University, healthcare, community, and affiliated partner organizations.
• Serve as a primary liaison with state agencies, health systems, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor program progress, performance measures, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with grant, contract, state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Support development and submission of required reports, documentation, and program deliverables.
• Provide oversight of program budgets, resource allocation, and financial accountability requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and participating organizations.
• Support identification and development of future funding opportunities and sustainability strategies.
• Provide executive-level updates and recommendations regarding program progress, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.

Work Location

This position may be performed remotely within the Lexington area; however, the successful candidate must be available to attend in-person meetings and events as business needs require, including occasions where advance notice may be limited.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The successful candidate will bring significant experience leading complex initiatives that require collaboration across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, financial management, and strategic planning skills, along with experience overseeing large-scale programs, grants, contracts, compliance activities, and organizational partnerships. Experience working within healthcare, higher education, government, or similarly complex environments is preferred. The ability to build consensus, navigate competing priorities, and drive successful implementation of strategic initiatives is essential.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 09/08/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response that best represents your full years of paid experience in health care administration, higher education administration, government affairs, grants administration, contract administration, compliance activities, or a similarly complex professional environment.

• None

• Up to 3 years

• More than 3 years, up to 5 years

• More than 5 years, up to 7 years

• More than 7 years

• • Please select the response that best describes your experience working with grants, sponsored programs, contracts, or compliance requirements.

• No experience

• Limited experience

• Regularly support grants, contracts, reporting, or compliance-related activities

• Independently manage grant, contract, or compliance-related responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex grants, contracts, compliance programs, or sponsored initiatives

• • Please select the response that best describes your experience collaborating with external organizations, health systems, government agencies, community organizations, or similar stakeholder groups.

• No experience

• Limited experience working with external stakeholders

• Regularly collaborate with external stakeholders as part of my position

• Lead projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups

• Serve as a primary liaison, relationship manager, or strategic partner across organizations

• • Please describe your experience building partnerships and collaborating with health care providers, government agencies, higher education institutions, community organizations, or other stakeholder groups to achieve strategic or programmatic objectives.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience leading complex programs, initiatives, or projects involving multiple departments, organizations, or stakeholder groups. Include your role, responsibilities, and the scope of the work.

(Open Ended Question)

• • This position may be performed remotely within the Lexington area; however, regular attendance at meetings and events in Lexington and surrounding communities is required, including occasions where advance notice may be limited. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents