Recruit and Engagement Coord

Job Summary

The Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) is located in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) with the mission to improve the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of health professions students engaged with Tribal communities and to promote health education, research and community‑academic partnerships with Tribal communities.

The Improving Indigenous Health through Mentorship, Academics, Engagement and Innovation (IIMAGIN) is a three‑year initiative, grant funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP). IIMAGIN will focus on strengthening existing pre‑college and college program pathways, in partnership with tribal communities and tribal colleges and universities. Additionally, the IIMAGIN grant will enhance opportunities for residents, fellows and faculty by expanding tribal clinic rotations and Indigenous health curriculum.

The Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator is a grant‑funded position by the IIMAGIN grant, funded until December 2028 or dependent on funding renewal. This position serves as a primary point of contact for project activities including visiting student opportunities (scholarship program for visiting medical student clinic rotations), engagement with various departments within SMPH and UW Health that support resident, faculty, fellow and trainee recruitment and engagement, and resident and faculty engagement with NACHP activities.

This position will assist the NACHP TEO (Tribal Engagement Office) with coordination of faculty research projects and student research opportunities within tribal communities. It will coordinate tribal clinic rotation logistics and communication for students and residents/fellows, and manage the NACHP Advisory Council and alumni engagement opportunities, maintaining tracking of faculty recruitment and retention. The work location may be UW‑Madison Campus or NACHP Tribal Engagement Office on the Oneida reservation.

• Lead the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures, overseeing day‑to‑day activities for program staff, students and community volunteers.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate tribal clinic rotations and community research projects in partnership with NACHP TEO and faculty/students.
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
• Assist with monitoring the outreach program budget spending.
• Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program.

• Enhance the recruitment of health professions students interested in serving Native communities.
• Improve the health professions student experience.
• Establish and enhance Native health education opportunities within Native communities.
• Recruit, retain and develop faculty committed to serving Native populations and communities.
• Grow academic research and education programs focused on Native health by partnering with Native communities.

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $55,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Excellent written, oral, and online communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel across Wisconsin and/or regionally and nationally as needed.
• Experience coordinating groups, programs, and/or other relevant areas through regular communication and planning.

• Work experience related to tribal or Native community outreach, education, and training, or health.
• Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native K‑12, college, and/or health professional student populations in educational settings.
• Experience developing and maintaining strong, collaborative bi‑directional working relationships with partners, educators, and/or staff in a professional setting.
• Capacity to produce deliverables with limited supervision or oversight.
• Strong connections with Tribal communities and/or organizations in the Great Lakes region.
• Experience…