Spirituality, Culture, and Health (SCH) Program Manager
Role summary
The Spirituality, Culture, and Health (SCH) Program Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of SCH program projects. This role involves managing budgets, staff, and stakeholders, alongside program development and evaluation, financial management, and staff/student leadership. The Program Manager will act as a liaison with researchers, funders, and community partners to achieve program objectives. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or a related field, 3 years of experience managing workforce development programs for underrepresented populations in health sciences, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Indigenous education, health systems, Native American organizations, public health functions, arts-based research, and experience in Native American communities are essential.
## Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff\_14623
Department
COPH Health Promotion 50005431
Business Unit
College of Public Health
Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, Flexible
Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
This position will strategically oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of multiple projects and initiatives affiliated with the Spirituality, Culture and Health (SCH) program, including managing budgets, staff, and interest-holders. Key duties involve program development and evaluation, financial management, leading and mentoring program staff/students, and ensuring programs meet objectives on time and within scope. This position will interface with researchers, funders and community partners as a primary liaison for SCH to meet research/community/grant objectives.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Operations
Working Title
Spirituality, Culture, and Health (SCH) Program Manager
Job Title
Education & Outreach Specialist
Salary Grade
EO25S
Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range
$59,700 - $95,500/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date
03/31/2026
Application Review Date
04/07/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Health Promotion or a related field
(will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of experience)
Required Experience
3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience managing workforce development programs with populations underrepresented in health sciences careers
(will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of experience)
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
*1) Knowledge of the principles and methods of Indigenous education*
*2) Knowledge of health and human services systems*
*3) Knowledge of American Indian local, state and national organizations*
*4) Knowledge of public health functions as it relates to training and education.*
*5) Knowledge of arts-based and Indigenous research methods*
*6) Experience in urban and rural Native American communities*
*7) Program evaluation experience*
*8) Mixed methods research design*
*9) Knowledge of environmental health/justice*
*10) Arts-based & Indigenous research methods*
*11)*Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity through strengths-based and culturally grounded approaches to health promotion
12) Strong research background with demonstrated publication record
13) Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
14) Ability to work independently and collaboratively
15) Understanding of and respect for the values and beliefs of Native Americans
16) Strong written and oral communication, excellent interpersonal communications and group facilitation skills
17) Knowledge of/ability to develop knowledge of the following: Native American/Indigenous Health and Wellness, Maternal and Child Health, Language and Culture, Spirituality, Mindfulness, One Health, Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention and Treatment and local and community social services and higher education
Preferred Education:
Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Promotion or a related field
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with Native American populations;
Experience working in health promotion (e.g. with Tribes, health departments, public schools and/or out-of-school program organizations);
Experience with grant writing, project management and grant reporting
Proficiency in statistical or qualitative analysis software
Familiarity with interdisciplinary or community-based research approaches
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development in holistic wellness, including familiarity with mind-body-spirit healing modalities
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Tableau, NVivo, Zotero, SPSS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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