Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Position Summary:

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time appointment (100%) as the Assistant Director for the Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC), starting October 2026. The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve health through addressing health workforce quality, supply, and distribution. Part of Indiana's network of Area Health Education Centers, the regional AHEC for northeastern Indiana (NEI) serves the following counties: Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley.

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activities include promoting health careers to K-12 students in the region, supporting and enhancing clinical training capacity in the region, and providing educational resources for health professionals already practicing in the region. The Assistant Director will support the work of the Director through maintaining contact with healthcare partners and learners served by the eight counties in the

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region. This may include developing outreach materials, managing budgets, data reporting and selected project management. The Assistant Director will serve as the point of contact for many healthcare partners and students engaged in

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programs. Travel to partner sites will be required. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of

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Essential Functions:

Assess regional needs and capacities with particular attention to medically underserved communities and at-risk populations. Assist the Director and other Goshen College staff with the development, coordination and management of health professions clinical training and education programs with a variety of community, academic, and clinical partners in an eight-county region of northeastern Indiana. In consultation with the Director, oversee management of the

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clinical travel grant program. In consultation with the Director, seek out and manage additional funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction grant. Develop and manage career exploration programming in secondary education settings, clinical support programming in post-secondary education settings, plan events for Scholar Fellowship students, and develop continuing education opportunities for licensed health professionals in the region. In consultation with the Director, manage the development, coordination, implementation, marketing and recruitment of the

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Scholars Program to improve the skills and competencies of health profession students completing their final two years of academic training. Present AHEC Scholars Program information and other

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program information to external stakeholder and potential student Scholars; establish partnerships with relevant academic programs and university support service offices. In consultation with the Director, provide overall management of the applicant review and selection processes for

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Scholars Program. Oversee monthly online discussions, technical assistance and problem-solving activities to mentor Scholars Fellowship students and other health professions students. Complete administrative tasks related to the daily operation of the

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office including but not limited to: facilitation of staff and participant travel arrangements and reimbursements; managing NEI supply orders; conducting evaluations of

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programs using statewide AHEC Network database systems; process payments and reimbursements to vendors, students and community partners. Represent

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at meetings with regional partners, healthcare consortiums, neighboring AHEC regions and network office team members. In consultation with the Director, select, hire, train, mentor and evaluate select

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staff members and student workers. Attend additional training and conferences as required, including but not limited to Indiana AHEC Conferences, the NAO Biennial Conference, the IRHA Conference and others. Willingness to obtain certifications to further the mission of NEI-AHEC, including but not limited to CPR/BLS Instructor certification and Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification. Performs other duties necessary to further the interests of

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Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a health, education, healthcare administration or human services field required At least 5 years of work experience in allied health, public health, or education Experience with education programming such as staff development, curriculum design, patient education, or precepting/instructing health professions students Comfort level in a variety of clinical, academic, and community settings Motivation to work and travel regionally Good communication and project management skills Proficiency with the use of computer hardware, software and a variety of applications such as learning management systems and database programs Self-motivated with an ability to work independently Commitment to the mission and core values of

Goshen College Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a health-related area Prior clinical experience in a health profession Prior experience with grants and budget management Prior experience building academic and community partnerships. Certifications including but not limited to any of the following:

CPR, MHFA, CCHW, CHES

Prior AHEC experience

Supervision:

May include supervision of staff and student workers

Physical Demands:

Travel to partners in the 8-county region and beyond At times will require the ability to lift and transfer equipment up to 50 lbs Computer-based work to prepare reports, budgets and necessary documentation Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities, including scholarly activities Complete other assigned duties

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

Mostly inside/office conditions; Temperatures are usually moderate; Artificial lighting; Some exposure to dust and molds. Using computers and other office equipment; moving equipment around campus or inside/outside partner facilities.

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will consider remote or hybrid work arrangements for this position, depending on the needs of the program and the ability to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role. The position will require some on-site attendance for meetings, events, programming, and other activities as needed. Occasional work on Saturdays may be required to meet the needs of community partners and to manage events planned for the Scholars Fellowship program. All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits:

Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium) Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium) Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment - college pays employee premium) Retirement (403(b)) College contribution to retirement after 90 days Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center Paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Tuition discounts How to Apply Application materials may be attached to the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application or sent electronically to [email protected]. Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application Letter of application Resume A list of 3 professional references with contact information E-Verify Statement of Participation Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.