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Rural Health Transformation Program Manager

Position Number: 7055111
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Rural Health Transformation Program Manager

Job Summary

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Manager will serve as a strategic and operational leader for UETN's role in Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and the successful implementation and management of the program's LIFT (Leveraging Innovation for Facilitated Telehealth) Initaitive. The RHT Program Manager is responsible for managing the federal funds allocated to UETN through the Utah RHT Program, ensuring compliance with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) requirements, and supporting statewide efforts to expand telehealth capacity, digital infrastructure, and rural health innovation. This role is supported by the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) LIFT initiative, which provides five years of federal funding to expand telehealth capacity across rural Utah. The position is grant funded, and continuation beyond the grant period will depend on future funding availability. In-state travel will be required for site visits.

Administration Management
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating a combination of administrative, operational, workforce, and budgeting tasks for a department/school/college to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. Support leadership in development and implementation of programs and strategies. Collaborate with other departments, maintain records, and ensure compliance with regulations and university policies. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Work with the RHTP Director to help lead strategic planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting for the LIFT initiative in alignment with Rural Health Transformation Program goals and state and federal reporting requirements
Oversee daily operations, timelines, and deliverables for all LIFT-funded activities
Manage hiring for additional roles, including grants management
Coordinate closely with procurement on RFP development, vendor selection, and contract oversight
Ensure rigorous documentation, compliance, and tracking of outcome measures
Maintain continuous communication with DHHS and serve as the operational point of contact
Support financial reporting, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring
Coordinate with rural providers, health systems, and community partners
Ensure reporting timely submission of all required documentation, performance metrics, and financial reports to support DHHS's reporting to CMS.
Coordinate with rural hospitals, clinics, health systems, community partners, and state agencies to support telehealth expansion, digital connectivity improvements, and technology-enabled care models.
Develop and maintain project timelines, work plans, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes.
Provide leadership and guidance to internal UETN teams and external partners to ensure successful implementation of telehealth infrastructure, equipment deployment, and technical support.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement as needed, including convenings, trainings, and communication efforts to support rural health transformation.
Monitor program outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure alignment with federal and state program requirements.

Senior Supervisor, Administration ManagementProvide leadership and direction to teams within the university, overseeing their operations and performance. Develop and implement unit-level strategies to support various academic or administrative departments. Manage budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting for assigned areas, ensuring efficient use of university resources. Coordinate with HR to address escalated workforce issues and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Drive initiatives to enhance productivity and effectiveness across departments.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Senior Supervisor-Level position in the Management track.Job Code: M28292Grade: M17Expected Pay Range: $55,078 to $107,403
Manager, Administration ManagementAssist in managing departmental activities within the university, focusing on operational effectiveness. Implement organizational strategies to drive operational excellence. Assist in managing budgets and resource allocation across departments to support the organization's strategic objectives. Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Assist departments with workforce operations matters. Partner with University HR to address complex workforce issues and ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Manager-Level position in the Management track.Job Code: M28293Grade: M18Expected Pay Range: $60,586 to $118,143
Senior Manager, Administration ManagementAssist in managing departmental activities within the university, focusing on operational effectiveness. Develop and implement organizational strategies to drive operational excellence. Manage budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation across departments to support the organization's strategic objectives. Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Assist departments with workforce operations matters. Partner with University HR to address complex workforce issues and ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.This is a Senior Manager-Level position in the Management track.Job Code: M28294Grade: M19Expected Pay Range: $66,645 to $129,958

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:. Senior Supervisor, Administration Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manager, Administration Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Senior Manager, Administration Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public health, health administration, project management, or related field preferred.
8+ years of experience in program management, health systems, telehealth, public health, or related fields with a preference for experience working with rural Utah healthcare providers.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives and complex budgets as well as experience with federal and state grant management, reporting, compliance.
Strong understanding of health systems, telehealth technologies, and digital infrainfrastructure.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Competency in diverse platforms, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Zoom, GSuite
Experience with federal or state grant management, reporting, and compliance preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44628B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. will be hybrid work schedule.
Department: 00956 - Utah Telehealth Network
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $129,000
Close Date: 5/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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