Director, Rural GME Programming and Outreach

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting a Director of Rural GME Programming and Outreach to lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of services. The Director is the primary liaison between Rural GME and participating rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, academic institutions, healthcare systems, physician faculty, workforce organizations, and community stakeholders throughout Nevada.

The role leads training and outreach focused on strengthening rural clinical learning environments, expanding participation in graduate medical education, supporting faculty and preceptor development, facilitating rural training partnerships, and increasing rural organizations’ readiness to participate in physician training and workforce development initiatives. In collaboration with the Executive Director, staff, simulation personnel, consultants, and consortium partners, the Director supports statewide strategies to strengthen rural healthcare workforce capacity and build sustainable rural training infrastructure.

The schedule is variable and frequent in-state travel is required, including possible overnight travel to rural and frontier communities, conference attendance, statewide workforce development activities, and representation at regional and national meetings. The position is full-time (100% FTE) and exempt. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related professional work experience, or a master’s degree and three years of related work experience.
• Experience with graduate medical education systems, accreditation principles, residency training models, and rural healthcare delivery systems, including workforce development challenges and clinical training infrastructure.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and project management, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, performance monitoring, and coordination of complex, multi-partner initiatives.
• Nevada driver’s license; must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel independently throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of programs and services.
• Coordinate technical assistance training delivery to participating rural hospitals and healthcare organizations.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for participating rural hospitals and healthcare organizations.
• Conduct outreach visits, readiness assessments, and training meetings.
• Coordinate organizational readiness assessments related to clinical training, faculty capacity, educational infrastructure, and workforce development.
• Assist participating organizations in identifying opportunities to strengthen rural clinical learning environments.
• Lead implementation of faculty development and rural preceptor engagement initiatives.
• Support statewide strategies to strengthen rural healthcare workforce capacity and build sustainable rural training infrastructure.

Benefits

• University retirement plan with a 19.25% University match; eligible participants are 100% vested on their first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual leave, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Fitness Center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at participating local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee assistance program providing counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director