ADMINISTRAT IVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective:
Title
Program Coordinator, Project ECHO Nevada
Essential Function: Light Work
Range
JCC
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67659
Description: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of
force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires
walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Program Coordinator of Project Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO)
Nevada works with the Associate Dean for the Office of Statewide Initiatives (OSI) to plan and
implement ECHO educational activities and ECHO clinics. The individual is responsible for
facilitating the flow of information between project faculty, remote participants, and a variety of
local, regional, national, and international stakeholders, as well as stimulating interest in and
developing programming and services of ECHO. The Program Coordinator is the key liaison
between all project sites and partners and works closely with all parties to develop and maintain
relationships and partnerships. In addition, the individual works with the Office of Rural Health
and the Health Workforce Research and Policy Program on targeted health workforce initiatives
including health services research for publications of the office and technical assistance
requests by rural hospitals.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
65% - Program Coordination - Project ECHO
 Develop, plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate ECHO educational and clinical
activities to enhance the knowledge base of primary care providers through connection
to specialists
 Coordinate the logistics and programmatic aspects of program development and
implementation
 Coordinate activities and facilitate meetings with a variety of individuals from within OSI,
the University, NSHE, community agencies, state agencies, healthcare organizations, as
well as higher education, healthcare, and government agencies in other states
 Facilitate operational meetings of the ECHO Team
 Conduct needs assessments, analyze results, and incorporate into program planning
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Attend and monitor ECHO clinics and educational sessions; monitor HIPAA compliance,
oversee collection and distribution of case presentations
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and provide technical support to remote sites; coordinate with
Information Technology to ensure connectivity for all ECHO sites
Participate in monthly MetaECHO videoconference as Nevada representative
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10% - ECHO Program Promotion and Public Relations
 Maintain and update Project ECHO website and content to stimulate interest in and
promote program
 Develop and disseminate weekly email blast for ECHO distribution list
 Conduct site visits to participating sites to maintain relationships and to new sites to
develop relationships and promote the program
 Coordinate and participate in networking events (conferences, meetings, etc.) to expand
and enhance program participation
25% - Health Workforce Research and Analysis
 Communicate with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) health professions
programs to coordinate and administer ongoing surveys of incoming and graduating
health professions students in Nevada
 Oversee the administration health professions surveys undertaken by the Health
Workforce Research and Policy Program
 Contribute to data collection and analysis for recurrent publications of the department
including the Nevada Rural and Frontier Data Book, the Health Workforce In Nevada
Report and the Healthcare Careers in Nevada Manual
 Participate in writing and editing sections of recurrent publications of the department
including the aforementioned publications
 Oversee the development of online resources and publications developed by the Health
Workforce Research and Policy Program
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Program Coordinator of Project ECHO Nevada is responsible for developing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating educational and clinical ECHO activities as well as Health
Workforce Analysis projects. The individual coordinates these activities with a variety of
individuals from within OSI, the University, NSHE, community agencies, state agencies,
healthcare organizations, as well as higher education, healthcare, and government agencies in
other states. The individual independently facilitates the logistics of programming and consults
as needed with other internal members of the Project ECHO Team to implement programming.
The individual is required to troubleshoot issues using good judgment and solid decision making
skills, with an ability to independently evaluate situations, problem solve, and propose solutions
without immediate supervision. The position is very visible in the community as a representative
of OSI and the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) and the actions of the
individual reflect on the University, UNSOM, and NSHE.
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4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Program Coordinator consults with the Associate Dean for OSI on more complex issues
relating to overall program implementation to ensure compliance with program guidelines and
strategy.
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Two years of related work experience
Master’s Degree
One year of related work experience
Relevant Experience: In program planning and development and facilitation of
educational activities
Certification and Licensure: None
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
A valid Nevada driver’s license in order to drive a state vehicle to rural communities
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Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Distance learning technology
 Program planning and implementation
 Program development and educational presentations
 Survey development
 Data collection and analysis
 Clinical practice settings
 Public Health principles
 Health policy
 Health professions
Skills:
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Interpersonal
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong organization skills
Strong logistical coordination skills
Strong marketing and customer service skills
Strong writing and analysis
Design, development, and coordination of multiple health services research projects,
including the determination of appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling
strategies, and data collection tools
Health services research data collection including the ability to collect, code, calculate,
audit, verify, and process data from a variety of primary and secondary sources
Ability to:
 Make procedural decisions and judgments
 Research and analyze information, draw conclusions, and recommend strategies
 Integrate needs of multiple parties and provide best solutions
 Communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external partners
 Plan and implement educational sessions
 Identify community resources
 Work effectively with faculty and administrators, community agencies, healthcare
professionals
 Travel to rural Nevada and some national conferences
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