Job Opportunities
Lowcountry AHEC Executive Director
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall leadership, direction and supervision of the Lowcountry Area Health Education Center and its activities, services and programs. Develops, coordinates and manages the administration of the Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (AHEC), providing strategic and administrative direction to the agency. Plans, implements and evaluates health education programs for the twelve county Lowcountry health service area. Directs and coordinates marketing and public relations. Supervises and evaluates all employees. Manages the finances of Lowcountry AHEC, including the budget, investment accounts and grant funding. Oversees the Lowcountry AHEC building and information technology to include oversight of contractors and vendors and troubleshooting or management of any issues that arise. Reports to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, with quarterly reports to the executive committee of the Board of Directors.
Education and Experience
Requires a Master degree in public health, health professions education, business administration, education administration or related field supplemented by six to nine years of responsible experience in health education and/or administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have proven leadership skills and experience supervising and managing people.
Candidate:
- Must reside local to the Lowcountry AHEC center in Walterboro, SC once employed.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
- Must be onsite in the Walterboro office 5 days a week (not a remote position).
Candidate submissions to:
Gloria Warner, Vice Chair, Lowcountry AHEC Board of Directors at gbwarner@hotmail.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance