Program Coordinator, Rural Health Advocate

The University of Nevada, School of Medicine is recruiting for a Program Coordinator. 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.

• 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.

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 Certification or licensures Nevada driver’s license

Varied Schedule

In‑state and out‑of‑state travel

To 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.

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.

• Health 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
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments.
• Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• Faculty Senate No state income tax!
• Grants‑in‑aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.
• Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in…