Health Extension Regional Ofcr

Health Extension Regional Ofcr

Requisition ID
req36867

Working Title
Health Extension Regional Ofcr

Position Grade
15

Position Summary
Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and administers programs and initiatives designed to address Social Drivers of Health needs by enhancing the efficiency and delivery of clinical, educational, and other resources of the Health Sciences Center to urban, rural, and underserved communities. Directs the Regional Health Extension Hub; including collaboration with higher education, healthcare, community health improvement and philanthropy partners. Identifies and promotes opportunities for new and/or enhanced programs and services, directs major grant initiatives, oversees strategic program planning and development. Provides direction and support to the community-based organizations (Partner HEROs) contracting with OCH; Provides direction and support for the development of HSC outreach policy and procedure. Serves as community engagement representative for UNM-HSC in urban and rural communities.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Social Drivers of Health needs
• Experience working in higher education or health care or state
• Experience working with the community

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
06/30/2027

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $5.844.80 - $8,366.80

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
6/14/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule


Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide resume and cover letter

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.