Tribal Outreach Program Coordinator

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, School of Medicine is recruiting for a Tribal Outreach Program Coordinator. This position will support the development and implementation of Tribal health education and outreach initiatives within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Working closely with the Rural Health Professions Education Coordinator and community partners, this position will build and maintain relationships with Tribal communities, facilitate educational programming, and support the establishment of clinical training opportunities within Tribal health settings. The Coordinator will strengthen pathways into health professions education, increase awareness of healthcare careers among Tribal youth, and promote culturally responsive educational opportunities by coordinating outreach activities, managing Tribal partnership agreements, organize events and educational programs, and support initiatives aimed at increasing representation of Tribal students in the healthcare workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a master’s degree and one year of related work experience
• Related experience - Community outreach, education, public health, healthcare, or related work; experience in program coordination or program management
• Nevada driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, Tribal schools, health organizations, and community leaders throughout Nevada and the surrounding region.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership and community partners to establish and maintain agreements supporting educational programming and clinical training experiences within Tribal communities.
• Coordinate Tribal health education outreach programs designed to increase awareness of healthcare careers among middle school and high school students.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement an annual summer institute for students from participating Tribal communities.

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.
• Many 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 at a reduced rate for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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