Job Title: Director of Educational Resource Development and Implementation Organization: McMillen Health Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 (not a remote position) Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Operations and Sustainability
About McMillen Health: McMillen Health's mission is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe in education today for a healthy tomorrow.
McMillen Health is a leader in health education for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – we are the oldest remaining independently operated health education center in the nation providing the number of programs and services. McMillen continues to diversify revenue and is seeing record growth after 43 years!
Besides direct health education programming for classrooms, we also create curricula, video content, and other media for use by partner organizations. Therefore, McMillen Health is seeking a Director of Educational Development and Implementation who will be directly responsible for overseeing McMillen Health's Educational Development Department, which includes the following 10 positions:
The position requires a valid driver's license.
Job Summary: The Director of Educational Development and Implementation is responsible for leading the low-literacy curriculum development and design of custom resources developed for 3rd party organizations and overseeing the implementation of McMillen Health custom resources including the Brush Oral Health Program. This role involves overseeing the development of research and fact-based curricula, ensuring alignment with contracted goals, managing implementation of piloting developed curriculum, and implementing resources developed by McMillen Health. Resources developed by this department are for Medicaid serving organizations, including Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC, and more! The Director will collaborate with team members, third party organizations through Professional Advisory Groups (PAGs) and recipients of resources with End User Groups (EUGs), and funders to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
This is a full time, 12-month salaried position and reports directly to the Director of Operations and Sustainability
***Please note, this position works with our Custom Resources, not our K-12 Preventive Health Education Programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the design, low-literacy development, and implementation of McMillen Health's custom educational resources developed for 3rd party organizations and McMillen Health. Which currently includes:
Oversee a team of Multimedia Specialists, Curriculum Developers, Trainers, and Administrative Assistants by providing guidance, mentorship, and support in low literacy curriculum development and delivery.
Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in health education and develop tailored resources to address specific community health priorities.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish resources and partnerships that enhance program effectiveness and outreach.
Develop and implement evaluation methods to assess resource impact and effectiveness, using data to inform decisions and improvements.
Ensure that all educational resources align with best practices and comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Prepare and manage the departmental budget, including the purchase of supplies for the development of interactive activities required for each educational resource developed.
Stay current with trends and research in health education, integrating new findings into resource development and delivery.
Represent McMillen Health at community events, conferences (local and national), and meetings to promote educational initiatives and build partnerships.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations and Sustainability and CEO.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Public Health, Education, Health Promotion, or a related field preferred; a bachelor's degree with significant experience may be considered.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in educational program development and implementation, preferably in a nonprofit or public health setting.
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising and developing staff.
Strong knowledge of health education principles, curriculum design, and evaluation methodologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including Medicaid serving organizations, community organizations, schools, and health providers.
Proficient in using data and technology to enhance program delivery and assessment.
What We Offer:
Please note, McMillen Health does not offer health insurance. The potential candidate would be responsible for securing health insurance.
Compensation Package includes:
· Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually
· Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks annually, with the ability to roll over ½ to the next fiscal year
· 3% Retirement Match into 403(b) Plan after 1 year of service
· Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service
· Twenty-four (24) days of paid holidays per year
· FREE Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health Services through Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) called First Stop Health
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting educational initiatives to https://www.mcmillenhealth.org/careers.
McMillen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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