The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACoE) works to sustainably address the health care needs of all people by increasing AIAN representation in the health professions workforce via culturally informed, evidence-based health education programming and research interventions designed for Indigenous healthcare learners, students, and professionals. NNACoE sits within the Department of Family Medicine and is an institution-wide resource for AI/AN students and faculty. With an annual operating budget of $3 million from federal grants, foundations, and institutional commitments, NNACoE’s twelve (12) study initiatives span five (5) critical points along the education continuum, beginning in high school and continuing through early faculty development.

NNACoE includes 24 research team members comprised of clinicians, faculty, and staff housed across OHSU. Since NNACoE’s founding in 2017, the number of AIAN medical students at OHSU has more than tripled, making OHSU home to one of the highest concentrations of AIAN medical students in the country. NNACoE has developed robust partnerships with Tribes, Native-serving organizations, regional universities, and with tribes in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Alaska. Once focused only on OHSU Medicine, NNACoE now builds pathway programs in OHSU Schools of Dentistry and Nursing, and provides consultation on recruitment, training, and retention of AI/ANs in Pharmacy and Public Health. In addition to being an OHSU-wide resource for AI/ANs, NNACoE serves AI/AN students and academic clinical faculty nationally.

 

NNACoE is committed to supporting AI/AN students, residents, and faculty along their career paths via innovative education and professional development initiatives. The NNACoE Program Coordinator 2 is responsible for 1) coordinating all NNACoE study efforts directed toward OHSU AI/AN learners, faculty, and candidates campus-wide. They will also 2) support the development and implementation of learner rotations, courses, and culturally rooted curricula, and they will 3) support the retention and engagement of a growing network of Native faculty at OHSU and beyond.

 

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of related experience
  OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience
• This team member must have knowledge and at least 6 months of experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native organizations and communities.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, especially with competing priorities
• Must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills while interacting with diverse stakeholders and in a variety of settings (University faculty, tribes and tribal organizations, youth, volunteers).
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment
• Intermediate computer knowledge and skills using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented. Must be able to respond quickly to time sensitive tasks.
• Must have valid Driver’s License

• Student mentorship and evaluation experience with AI/AN students and/or pathway programs.
• Experience using survey development and data management programs and/or data visualization tools.

This position also comes with great benefits:

 

• Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time
• Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.