Project Manager, Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager, Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – School Behavioral Health — Grant-Funded, Limited Period

PLACEMENT: Office of School Health and Wellness Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE)
Providence, Rhode Island

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, West Bay Collaborative / Office of School Health and Wellness Designee, RIDE

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: Year Round — Grant-funded, limited period position, contingent upon continued funding through September 2031.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, in accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Education schedule. This is a fully in-person position requiring on-site attendance at RIDE. Remote, virtual, and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel throughout Rhode Island may be required.

Position Description

The Project Manager supports RIDE's Office of School Health and Wellness in administering the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), specifically initiatives focused on expanding telebehavioral health services and providing professional development and technical assistance to support student and staff behavioral health in rural school districts.

The position is responsible for managing grant-funded projects, budgets, contracts, compliance, monitoring, reporting, and program implementation. Working collaboratively with RIDE staff, school districts, service providers, and community partners, the Project Manager supports the delivery of effective and sustainable behavioral health services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of RHTP school behavioral health initiatives, including telebehavioral health services and professional development and technical assistance.
• Manage grant budgets, contracts, expenditures, and reimbursement requests through RIDE's Euna grants management system and other applicable financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements, funding guidelines, and procurement policies.
• Monitor project expenditures, timelines, performance measures, and deliverables; identify concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate competitive grant and procurement activities, including application development, proposal review, award recommendations, and contract administration.
• Oversee grant close-out activities, including financial reconciliation, final reporting, and documentation.
• Conduct program monitoring through documentation reviews, site visits, and evaluation of project outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and financial data to meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and recommendations for RIDE leadership and partnering agencies.
• Collaborate with RIDE staff, school districts, behavioral health providers, and community organizations to support program implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to participating school districts, vendors, and project partners.
• Coordinate meetings, professional development, and opportunities to share effective practices and promote program sustainability.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready program and fiscal records.
• Represent RIDE at relevant meetings, conferences, and interagency workgroups as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements, fiscal management, and compliance procedures.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing grant budgets, contracts, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Ability to monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and reporting program and financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings, providing technical assistance, and coordinating professional development.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with school districts, state agencies, behavioral health providers, and community organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic grants management and financial systems.
• Knowledge of school-based behavioral health services, program evaluation, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in public administration, business administration, education, public policy, finance, public health, human services, project management, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, grant administration, fiscal management, program administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing federal or state grant-funded programs and monitoring expenditures preferred.
• Experience working with educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or community partners preferred.
• Knowledge of school-based behavioral health initiatives, telebehavioral health services, or related programs preferred.
• Experience with RIDE's Euna grants management system preferred but not required.
• Project management certification desirable.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel throughout Rhode Island.

Additional Information

• Employment Status: Grant-funded, limited period position, contingent upon continued RHTP funding, potentially through September 2031.
• Compensation: Budget-based.
• Benefits: Subject to West Bay Collaborative's terms of employment for this position.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory criminal background check (BCI) and other applicable employment requirements.
• Equal Opportunity: Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer