Rural Health Transformation Regional Developer - Northern Region

Rural Health Transformation Regional Developer – Northern Region

Grant funded through September 30, 2028 (position is contingent upon renewed grant funding by the terms outlined by contract through September 30, 2031). Responsible for White Mountains CC.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Performs outreach, partnership development, program coordination, and technical assistance activities associated with the Rural Healthcare Transformation (RHT) grant, with a focus on strengthening rural healthcare workforce capacity and access to care in the Northern region of New Hampshire. This position works across healthcare providers, education and training systems, workforce partners, and community-based organizations to develop and implement sustainable workforce and care delivery solutions that address critical shortages in rural healthcare settings. Hybrid position with a designated home base at an assigned Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) college campus. Regular travel throughout the assigned region and across the state is expected to support employer engagement, partner collaboration, student support services, workforce initiatives, and grant-related activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Works with the Regional Lead to build and sustain a regional rural healthcare hub, developing partnerships with:
  • Rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, and health systems
  • Long-term care and behavioral health providers
  • Community health centers and public health organizations
  • CCSNH colleges, training providers, and workforce partners
• Supports the development and implementation of rural healthcare workforce strategies that address regional shortages, including:
  • Career pathways and training pipelines
  • Work-based learning models (e.g., apprenticeships, clinical placements, on-the-job training)
  • Incumbent worker upskilling and retention strategies
• Provides technical assistance to healthcare employers and partners to design and implement workforce and training solutions tailored to rural environments, including small-provider capacity and resource constraints.
• Engages employers and partners to identify barriers to workforce recruitment and retention (e.g., housing, transportation, childcare, burnout) and supports development of responsive strategies.
• Collaborates with High School Healthcare Pathways Developers and education partners to strengthen rural talent pipelines, including exposure, dual enrollment, and transition to post-secondary training.
• Coordinates with CCSNH faculty, staff, and Workforce Development Offices to align programming with rural healthcare needs, licensing requirements, and credential pathways.
• Assists the Workforce Director at the assigned college location(s) as needed to address and resolve grant-related issues, communicating when required with the CCSNH Director of Workforce Development and the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant Manager.
• Supports the Workforce Director at the assigned college location and participates, as needed, in statewide, regional, and federal RHT-related conferences, seminars, meetings, and workforce initiatives to ensure programmatic efforts remain aligned with best practices, evidence-based models, and statewide workforce development strategies.
• Supports innovative approaches to care delivery and workforce models in rural settings (e.g., cross-training, team-based care, telehealth support roles where applicable).
• Works collaboratively with other regional Hub Developers to ensure alignment, consistency, and sharing of best practices across the RHT initiative.
• Assists with outreach and communication efforts to promote rural healthcare careers, training opportunities, and RHT initiatives to stakeholders and communities.
• Plans and conducts information sessions, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement activities throughout the Northern region.
• Supports recruitment of both participants and employer partners to meet RHT grant goals, performance metrics, and regional outcomes.
• Assists in the collection and tracking of program data and documentation to support performance reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with state agencies, including NH Department of Labor and health-related entities, to ensure alignment with statewide workforce and healthcare priorities.
• Complies with all college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in public health, healthcare administration, education, business, public administration, social sciences, or a related discipline.

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in healthcare, workforce development, community outreach, education, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in partnership development and program coordination.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in or with rural healthcare settings (e.g., critical access hospitals, long-term care, behavioral health, community health)
• Knowledge of rural health challenges, including workforce shortages and access barriers
• Experience building partnerships across healthcare, education, and community systems
• Experience working with underrepresented and rural populations
• Familiarity with workforce development strategies, career pathways, or work-based learning models
• Experience with federally funded grants and/or performance tracking

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license or access to reliable transportation for statewide travel, including rural regions.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS

• Strong understanding of rural communities and healthcare access challenges
• Ability to build trust and relationships with small and rural providers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple regional priorities
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and partnerships
• Ability to gather and analyze data to inform strategy
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Commitment to equity and improving access to care in underserved communities

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed, provided such duties are characteristic of that classification.

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

CCSNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination based on age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor is strictly prohibited.