Assistant Director - PA Thrive Partnership

The Assistant Director’s primary responsibility is to provide input in the strategic planning for PA Thrive Partnership as a division of Pennsylvania Western University’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services. The Assistant Director must be a multifaceted leader with the ability to interact and successfully work with professionals and skilled staff across a myriad of disciplines, industries, and political orientations. The Assistant Director should be well versed in all aspects of healthcare and play a role in the surveillance of local, state and national healthcare trends and opportunities. The Assistant Director is responsible for interfacing with local community agencies throughout the PA Thrive Partnership’s 13-county service area to access all possible medical and non-medical resources for PA Thrive Partnership’s patients/clients. The Assistant Director will play an essential role in assisting the Executive Director with the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensuring effective communications across all regional offices.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

•      An advanced professional degree in business, medicine/healthcare, or related sciences.

•      A professional with at least ten years’ experience in non-profit management, grant writing and networking with government agencies and/or healthcare entities. Consideration will be given to individuals with increasing responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

Preference given to a professional with in-depth knowledge and experience in the use of health information technology.