Health Extension Regional Ofcr in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

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.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

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

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume detailing your full work history.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