The Rural Health Pathways Program Manager provides strategic leadership for the Bristol Bay Rural Health Pathways Fellowship, which is a new grant-funded program being developed by Bristol Bay Foundation. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and long-term sustainability of a culturally grounded healthcare workforce initiative designed to increase the number of dedicated healthcare professionals serving the Bristol Bay region.
The Program Manager oversees all aspects of Fellowship operations, including strategic planning, partnership development, grant management, program evaluation, budgeting, and supervision of the Rural Health Pathways Program Coordinator. Working closely with healthcare partners, educational institutions, mentors, Elders, and community leaders, the Program Manager strengthens regional healthcare workforce pathways and ensures the Fellowship delivers meaningful cultural and workforce development experiences for participants. This position is contingent upon funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program grant. Upon award, the position is anticipated to be funded for an initial 12-month period, with the opportunity for continuation based on continued grant funding and program needs.
Essential Duties & Job Functions
Program Leadership & Administration
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Lead implementation and ongoing management of the Bristol Bay Rural Health Pathways Fellowship, ensuring all activities align with grant requirements, organizational priorities, and program objectives.
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Develop and maintain an annual work plan, implementation timelines, policies, operating procedures, and reporting systems that support effective program delivery and long-term sustainability.
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Provide day-to-day leadership for Fellowship operations, ensuring high-quality participant experiences and successful achievement of grant deliverables.
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Ensure compliance with grant requirements, organizational policies, funding documentation, reporting deadlines, and workforce development objectives.
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Prepare internal and external reports, presentations, grant updates, and program communications for leadership, funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
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Supervise the Rural Health Pathways Program Coordinator and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support successful program implementation.
Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development
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Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with Tribal health organizations, healthcare employers, educational institutions, and workforce partners to strengthen healthcare workforce pathways in the Bristol Bay region.
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Lead development of in-region Fellowship mentors, including mentor recruitment strategies, engagement practices, and professional development opportunities.
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Collaborate with regional healthcare partners to identify workforce needs, clinical learning opportunities, career pathways, and professional engagement experiences for Fellows.
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Formalize and strengthen partnerships that support long-term workforce development, participant success, and sustainability of the Fellowship.
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Support alumni engagement and workforce placement strategies that strengthen long-term connections between Fellows and healthcare careers serving rural Alaska.
Program Evaluation & Strategic Development
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Be the primary liaison with the external evaluation team to oversee program evaluation, continuous quality improvement activities, and implementation of recommendations that strengthen Fellowship effectiveness.
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Monitor program outcomes including participant recruitment, persistence, academic progression, credential completion, workforce placement, and alumni engagement.
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Gather stakeholder feedback to ensure Fellowship programming remains responsive to regional workforce priorities.
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Identify opportunities for program growth, sustainability, and future funding.
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Contribute to BBF's broader healthcare workforce development strategy and scholarship programming.
Financial Oversight
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Manage the Fellowship budget in coordination with Finance staff.
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Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with approved grant budgets and allowable costs.
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Support budget forecasting, financial reporting, contracts, and consultant agreements associated with Fellowship activities.
Other Support
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May supervise interns, temporary staff, contractors, mentors, or consultants associated with the Fellowship.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor's degree in public health, education, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, social work, or related field.
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Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in program management, workforce development, healthcare initiatives, student success, or related fields.
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Experience working with Alaska Native communities, Tribal organizations, rural healthcare systems, educational institutions, or workforce development initiatives preferred.
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Experience managing grants, budgets, partnerships, and program evaluation.
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Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of healthcare workforce development, scholarship and fellowship programming, and student success initiatives.
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Ability to develop collaborative partnerships across healthcare, education, Tribal, nonprofit, and community sectors.
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Ability to lead complex projects while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and support evidence-informed decision making.
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Ability to supervise staff, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
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Commitment to culturally responsive, participant-centered programming.
Work Environment
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Work environment includes office settings, public buildings, and regular use of computer, audio/visual, and office equipment.
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Frequent travel throughout the Bristol Bay region, including travel to rural communities by small aircraft.
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Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
BBNC aspires to provide benefits to its shareholders by creating employment opportunities for BBNC’s shareholders and their families. Therefore, in accordance with ANCSA and other Federal laws, BBNC grants an employment preference to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and their descendants who meet the qualifications of the position. Specific questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Shareholder Development or Human Resources Departments. For purposes of this section, “descendants” includes adopted children and foster children in the immediate household of a BBNC shareholder.
