Health Extension Regional Ofcr

Health Extension Regional Ofcr Requisition ID req37151 Working Title Health Extension Regional Ofcr Position Grade 15 Position Summary Under limited supervision, develops, plans, oversees, and implements strategies and initiatives of the Health Extension Regional Office (HERO) for a specific geographic region and/or ethnic population of the state. The applicant must reside in San Juan or McKinley County, New Mexico, and possess demonstrated experience working with communities and community-based organizations in San Juan and/or McKinley counties. Integrates the various missions of the UNM Health Sciences Center (HSC) in urban, rural, and underserved communities and promotes opportunities to enhance the efficiency and delivery of clinical, educational, and research services to specified populations. Collaborates closely with key community partners to improve health and advance health equity in New Mexico. Serves as a key representative between the UNM HSC and the communities of San Juan and McKinley counties, driving alignment between community priorities and University resources, programs, and services. 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: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00 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 7/17/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position will be fully remote within the state of New Mexico 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 include a resume detailing your full work history. 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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.