Health Careers Coordinator

Job Title
Health Careers Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE55575

Working Title
AHEC Program Coordinator

Department Name
86300:Ctr Interprof Hlth Ed, Res & Pract

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.56-31.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods of time.
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Repetitive motion.

Shift

7:30-4:30 Monday through Friday / one day per week remote/ occasional nights and weekends required (40 hours per week). Potential in-state travel (not overnight)

Job Summary

The AHEC Program Coordinator works as a vital member of a university and campus team that supports health professions students who are completing clinical rotations in rural and urban underserved communities throughout Kentucky. Additionally, this person will provide support for statewide health workforce pathways programming and assist in the implementation of experiences for health professions students to develop skills necessary to function in interprofessional collaborative health teams.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office; Excel; writing for research abstracts; public speaking.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one or more years related experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.