Native Health Education Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Program Specialist to lead the design and implementation of coordinated Native health education programs and tribal engagement initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic planning, pathway development, and cross‑functional collaboration to align programs with Tribal priorities.

The position supports learners across K-12 to medical education, builds partnerships with Tribal Nations, and advances scholarship and outreach.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience with community engagement focused on Indigenous education and health preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Native health systems and Tribal Sovereignty.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement one or more programs for Native health education and tribal engagement.
• Set goals for each program, benchmarks for success, and resource priorities.
• Coordinate partnerships with Tribal Nations and Native-serving organizations.
• Develop pathway programs for K-12 to medical learners and support native education.
• Lead community-engaged programming on and off campus and manage events as needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Native health education

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/07/2026

Requisition Number PRN46417B

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 Summary

Monday – 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 Specialists

Design 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.

Responsibilities

Role 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 reduce barriers to participation and advancement for eligible students and learners engaged in Native health education, pathway programs, and related professional development opportunities.

• Develop and sustain mentor and partner networks that strengthen belonging, professional identity development, and long-term learner success.

• Build, cultivate, and sustain respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations, Native-serving organizations, community partners, and university collaborators.

• Lead community-engaged programming on and off campus, including outreach visits, workshops, convenings, cultural events, and health-related activities.

• Coordinate signature programs and events that strengthen relationships, visibility, cultural connection, and educational opportunity.

• Represent the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine on committees, planning groups, conferences, and collaborative initiatives that advance Native health education, Tribal engagement, and community-engaged priorities.

• Develop and implement assessment plans to track participation, engagement, learner outcomes, program impact, and progress toward strategic goals.

• Develop and maintain systems for program data, partnership activity, annual reporting metrics, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze data and evaluation findings to identify trends, inform program improvement, strengthen accountability, and support long-term sustainability and impact.

Develop reports, presentations, summaries, and grant‑related materials for leadership, partners, and institutional reporting.

Program Specialists, III

Design 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. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23713

Grade: P15

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Program Specialists, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience with community engagement focused on Indigenous education and health, or related area preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in Native health systems and Tribal Sovereignty.

• Experience in academic program development or health professions education.

• Experience working in partnership with Tribal Nations and/or Urban Indian organizations.

• Strong relationship‑building and strategic leadership skills.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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