<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/16/2026 Requisition Number PRN44763B Job Title Community Outreach Specialists Working Title Program Coordinator - UTOP Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Monday - Friday, Hybrid with flexible working hours between 8am - 5pm.</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $56,000-60,000 Close Date 07/16/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Community Outreach Specialists</p> <p>The UTOP Tele-Retina Program is a telehealth initiative focused on increasing access to diabetic retinopathy screening and eye care services in undeserved communities. The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in expanding the program's reach by building relationships with local healthcare providers and coordinating follow-up care for patients identified with retinal disease.</p> <p>Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu</p> <p>The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Provider Engagement & Outreach</p> <ul> <li>Identify and reach out to local primary care clinics, optometrists, and health systems to participate in the tele-retina screening network. </li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with community providers and clinic leadership to ensure sustained participation and collaboration. </li><li>Conduct informational sessions and presentations to educate clinics and providers about the benefits of the UTOP Tele-Retina Program. </li></ul> <p>Care Coordination & Patient Follow-Up</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to establish referral pathways and ensure timely treatment for patients with identified retinal conditions. </li><li>Coordinate appointments for specialty care and assist with navigation to appropriate follow-up services. </li><li>Track patient outcomes and communicate updates to referring providers and care teams. </li></ul> <p>Program Administration</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities, clinic participation, and patient referrals. </li><li>Assist with scheduling, data entry, and communication workflows between screening sites and the retinal specialists reviewing the images. </li><li>Support quality improvement initiatives and data collection to evaluate program effectiveness. </li></ul> <p>Collaboration & Communication</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with the UTOP clinical and outreach teams to align program goals and share feedback from community partners. </li><li>Facilitate meetings, training sessions, and ongoing communication with participating providers and clinic staff. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).</p> <p>Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:</p> <p>Community Outreach Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.</p> <p>Community Outreach Specialists, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in community outreach or provider engagement. </li><li>Knowledge of healthcare systems, care coordination, or telehealth services preferred. </li></ul> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>What is your highest level of completed education? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Associate Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Master's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Doctorate Degree</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related work experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 9 years</p> </li><li> <p>9 years or more, but less than 12 years</p> </li><li> <p>12 years or more, but less than 15 years</p> </li><li> <p>15 years or more</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>