Region 4 Coalition Manager

Position Title:

Region 4 Coalition Manager

Compensation:

$60,000-$75,000

Department:

College of Health Deans Office

About this opportunity:

The College of Health welcomes applications for the position of Region 4 Coalition Manager to begin soon. This position is a vital component of the Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grant Program that is part of Indiana’s participation in the nationwide Rural Health Transformation Program funded by the federal One Big Beautiful Bill. The successful applicant will coordinate efforts with 24 grant-funded community agency stakeholders across 5 areas of initiatives in 10 rural counties in the 12-county region in East Central Indiana.

More information about GROW Regional Grant Program is available at https://www.in.gov/grow-rural-health/. We seek applicants with experience in community organizing, community development, or public affairs to manage, coordinate and support the Region 4 Coalition and participating agencies.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Please note: This position is funded through a grant and is approved for the first year of the grant only; during which time, employment is at-will. The position may be extended additional years should funding continue and program requirements and outcomes are achieved. If the grant is not renewed, the position will end at the conclusion of the one-year funding period. Continued employment opportunities may be available through other grants, contracts, partnerships, or organizational funding, but would depend on funding availability, program needs, and organizational approval at that time.

Steven’s Amendment: This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health, the Regional Coalition Manager will manage, coordinate and drive collaboration among 24 funded agencies for Region 4 (12 counties in East Central Indiana) of the Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grant Program with the Indiana Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Initiatives include 1) expanding community-based access to care; 2) implementing a regionwide maternal health access model; 3) transforming behavioral health and crisis response; 4) strengthening emergency medical response and rural clinical readiness; and, 5) building a long-term rural healthcare workforce pipeline. The Regional Coalition Manager will work directly with the Region 4 Coalition leadership and members to establish governance and oversight, provide central coordination for the 24 funded organizations, and work with the Regional Grant Coordinator to monitor outcomes.

The Regional Coalition Manager must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Although the position base will be located at Ball State University in Muncie, the work with the Region 4 Coalition and funded partners will involve frequent travel in a 12-county region and may require virtual arrangements. More information about GROW and RHTP, including a map of the counties, is available at https://www.in.gov/grow-rural-health/regional-grants/#Region_4.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Coalition and its leadership, establish and oversee governance, including establishing formal bylaws, policies, election procedures, and committees.
  
• Serve as anchor and liaison to manage communication as well as convene and lead monthly and as needed meetings with across and between 5 workgroups for the 12-county region and 24 funded organizations within the 10 rural counties.
  
• In concert with state leadership, develop workshops to assist the Coalition with evaluation and state reporting needs. 
  
• In collaboration with the Coalition, develop and implement a unified regional framework with the Coalition leadership, aligning activities to reduce silos and duplication.
  
• Manage ongoing communication between sub-grantees, support coalition membership governance, and assist with website development.
  
• Collaborate with Coalition leadership for organization-level strategic planning and sustainability efforts.
  
• Meet regularly with the Indiana Department of Health and the Regional Grant Coordinator to plan communication with the 24 agency grantees to reinforce state expectations.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health, social service, political science or related discipline.
• Three years of experience in community advocacy, government, and/or community development. (Relevant experiences may include a combination of prior work in stakeholder engagement, grassroots advocacy, coalition building, community engagement, project management.)
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently in a 12-county region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration, public health, health administration, social work or related disciplines.
• Five to 10 years in increasingly responsible management experience.
• Experience or familiarity with legislative affairs and processes as well as grant writing are desirable.

How to apply:

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to:

Scott Rutledge, Dean of the College of Health
[email protected]

Required in this application:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications must be received before 12:01 AM on November 14, 2026.

This position is funded through the Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grant Program under the Indiana Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you.  In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.  This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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