Native Health Education Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Public Health
Details
Open Date 10/07/2026
Requisition Number PRN
46417B
Job Title Program Specialists
Working Title Native Health Education Specialist
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule SummaryMonday – Friday, business hours. This position is located on the U Health campu in Salt Lake City. Occasional weekend and evening hours with flex time. This is an exempt position, so schedule may periodically change and require working evenings, weekends, as well as some travel.
VP Area U of U Health
- Academics
Department 01474 - SOM Ofc of Acad Culture&Comm
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $47,000-$57,000/annually
Close Date 12/07/2026
Priority Review Date (Note- Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This position leads the design and implementation of a coordinated vision to strengthen educational pathways for members of federally-recognized tribes and learners committed to Native health education, while advancing long-term, reciprocal partnerships with Tribal Nations and Native-serving communities across Utah and the Mountain West.
The Program Specialist of Native Health Education is responsible for strategic planning, program development, pathway mapping, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Native health-related programs, Tribal engagement efforts, pathway programming, and partnerships are aligned, sustainable, and responsive to institutional and community priorities.
Program SpecialistsDesign and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization’s mission. Set goals for each program. Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals. Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community. Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s).
May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. ResponsibilitiesRole Specific:
Develop, implement, and continuously improve strategic plans for Native health education, Tribal engagement, pathway initiatives, outreach programs, and culturally responsive educational programming.
Establish program goals, timelines, success measures, and resource priorities.
Identify and advise leadership on opportunities for program growth, expanded learner support, partnership development, emerging needs, and funding priorities.
Ensure Native health education initiatives and partnerships reflect Indigenous knowledge, honor Tribal sovereignty and protocols, and are guided by community-defined priorities and culturally grounded approaches.
Lead pathway mapping across the learner continuum to identify strengths, gaps, overlap, and opportunities for growth in outreach, recruitment, admissions, learner support, and community engagement.
Develop and oversee pathway programs that support K-12, pre-medical, medical student, trainee, and learners committed to Native health, Native education, and/or clinical practice with Native-serving communities.
Advance recruitment, readiness, retention, and workforce development strategies that support learners committed to Native health and education.
Identify, coordinate, and advance scholarships, stipends, travel support, and other resources that…
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