Program Coordinator, Rural Health Advocate

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Rural Health Advocate (RHA), housed within Frontier AHEC and serving the broader Nevada AHEC network, advances healthcare workforce development and community health initiatives in rural and frontier Nevada. The position serves as a liaison among healthcare employers, educational institutions, community partners, and residents to identify workforce needs, develop strategic partnerships, support healthcare career pathway programming, and facilitate community-based care navigation and referral efforts. Through collaboration with local and statewide stakeholders, the position supports the university's public service mission by strengthening healthcare workforce pipelines and expanding access to healthcare resources in underserved communities. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a master’s degree and one year of related work experience
• Experience in program coordination or program management; experience in workforce development, community engagement, public health, education, or a related field
• Nevada driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain healthcare career pathways for rural students, connecting them to job shadowing, mentorship, internships, certifications, and employment opportunities.
• Coordinate student transitions into workforce experiences.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies that prioritize local workforce development within rural communities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and community partners.
• Conduct workforce needs assessments.
• Connect individuals to healthcare, behavioral health, and social services.
• Strengthen referral pathways between healthcare providers, community organizations, and support services.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level