Program Coordinator, Regional Workforce Pathway

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Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting for a Program Coordinator. The Regional Workforce Pathway Coordinator supports healthcare workforce pipeline development by coordinating student-facing career pathway programs in rural and frontier communities. The position is responsible for developing and implementing healthcare career exploration, enrichment, and workforce readiness activities; assessing and supporting school readiness for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter development;

and facilitating student engagement in healthcare career pathways aligned with regional workforce needs. Working collaboratively with Rural Health Advocates, educators, and community partners, the coordinator supports advisor recruitment and training, pathway program implementation, student career navigation, and data tracking to strengthen the future healthcare workforce pipeline. This is a part-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and implement student-facing healthcare career pathway activities, including career exploration, enrichment modules, simulations, and workforce readiness programming.

Support student participation in healthcare training and certification pathways.

Align pathway activities with regional healthcare workforce needs and emerging career opportunities.

Identify and assess potential HOSA chapter sites within assigned regions.

Evaluate school readiness, advisor capacity, and infrastructure needed for future HOSA chapter implementation and sustainability.

Coordinate student participation in pathway programming, competitions, enrichment activities, and workforce development opportunities.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a master’s degree and one year of related work experience

Related

Experience:

Experience in program coordination or program management; experience in workforce development, community engagement, public health, education, or a related field

Certification or licensures

Nevada driver’s license

Schedule and Travel Varied Schedule In-state and out-of-state travel

Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty – BTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program.

Perks of working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance Generous annual, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders

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