The University of Arizona

Senior Coordinator, CHW Professional Development

Closes: Dec 5, 2026

Salary: $47,356 – $59,195 per year

Posting Number: req27236

Department: Health Promotion Sciences

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Senior Coordinator, CHW Professional Development. This position is part of a the Arizona CHW ASCEND Community Health Worker Preparation and Upskilling Project, part of the Participatory Evaluation and Action Research (PEAR) Center at MEZCOPH.

The Senior Coordinator position will ensure that CHWs in rural and tribal areas of Arizona have access to high quality training and continuing educational opportunities by communicating and coordinating information related to training scholarships and travel stipends. Additionally this position will assist in the development of a U of A microcredential for CHWs on participatory research and will help coordinate CHW core competency program approval. CHW ASCEND is funded by the Arizona Department of Health Services with Rural Health Transformation Program Funding.
Hybrid Work: The person in this position will have the option for hybrid working arrangements that includes regular travel to Tucson for project and team meetings. The person in this position will be required to travel for trainings, meetings and conferences throughout Arizona for up to 10% of the time.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between the CHW ASCEND project and Community Health Workers seeking CHW Voluntary Certification scholarships, travel stipends, and continuing education scholarships.

Identify and recruit eligible CHWs and troubleshoot barriers to participation. Apply established outreach practices to address varied programmatic challenges.

Develop outreach materials, presentations, and communications that support CHW access to stipends and scholarships.

Recommend eligibility criteria and program adjustments to project leadership for approval.

Plan and implement workflows and systems to ensure the timely distribution of travel stipends and scholarships to Community Health Workers.

Review and approve applications against established eligibility criteria, referring exceptions and borderline cases to project leadership.

Coordinate with unit finance staff to confirm payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

Manage timelines and resources with internal and external partners.

Coordinate the CHW Core Competency Training Program Approval process.

Develop materials, presentations, and communications for internal and external partners and organizational applicants to support compliance with professional CHW standards and institutional policies.

Orient review committee members, coordinate site visits and committee meetings, and provide technical assistance to applicant organizations.

Work with project team members to resolve deficiencies in applicant materials. Approval determinations are made by the review committee.

Work with the project team to operationalize a U of A microcredential for CHWs on participatory research.

Plan and implement outreach to increase CHW access to the course.

Review course materials developed by faculty to confirm alignment with CHW core competencies, applicable U of A microcredential policies and procedures, and accessibility for CHW learners.

Analyze participation and completion outcomes and recommend improvements to project leadership.

Engage in collaborative efforts with Participatory Evaluation and Action Research (PEAR) Center staff and faculty to cultivate a reflective work environment aligned with the Center's participatory approach.

Engage equitably with partners in accordance with the principles of Community-Based Participatory Research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of community health workers is preferred but not required.
Ability to demonstrate experience with UA financial systems and working with external partners.
Knowledge and experience working external partners to coordinate community programs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, planning and coordinating community-based programs designed to meet the needs of target populations.
Knowledge of community health workers is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated experience with U of A financial systems and working with external partners.
Demonstrated experience working with external partners to coordinate community programs.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Cmty Outreach

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Kathryn Ortiz y Pino I lkmtucker@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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