Community Connect Strategic Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document a phased Community Connect program strategy, including vision, mission, and long-term goals.
• Conduct readiness assessments for both the organization and partner sites to identify risks, resource needs, and opportunities.
• Create detailed action plans for operationalizing the Community Connect strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to align the strategic plan with organizational priorities.
• Create governance frameworks, including committee charters, roles, decision-making structures, and escalation pathways.
• Establish policies for compliance, data sharing, and program oversight.
• Facilitate governance committee meetings, ensuring alignment and clarity in decision-making.
• Provide recommendations for improving program oversight and enhancing accountability across stakeholders.
• Develop a stakeholder engagement and communication plan tailored to various audience groups.
• Act as the primary liaison between leadership, internal teams, and partner sites, ensuring alignment on program objectives.
• Resolve escalations, foster collaboration, and maintain productive relationships among stakeholders.
• Schedule and lead regular stakeholder meetings, providing transparent updates on progress, challenges, and goals.
• Mentor program leaders, with a focus on leadership and program management skills development.
• Provide on-the-job training for best practices in managing Community Connect initiatives.
• Develop a structured mentorship plan with objectives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Support program leaders in navigating stakeholder dynamics and overcoming operational challenges.
• Advise on the development, review, and negotiation of partnership agreements including pricing, technical requirements, and other contractual considerations.
• Ensure that all agreements comply with regulatory requirements and align with program objectives.
• Develop templates and tools for efficient and sustainable contractual management.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory considerations.
• Deliver bi-weekly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments, challenges, and next steps.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Develop tools, templates, and documentation to support ongoing program operations.
• Prepare a comprehensive end-of-engagement report highlighting program outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in healthcare IT consulting, with experience in strategic advisory roles.
• Proven success in developing and implementing long-term strategic plans.
• Strong ability to guide leadership through strategic decision-making processes.
• Deep understanding of Epic’s Community Connect model and its application in health systems.
• Experience in designing and scaling Community Connect programs across multiple partner sites.
• Familiarity with Epic governance structures and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and leading governance frameworks, including policies, charters, and decision-making processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to foster alignment and resolve escalations effectively.
• Experience leading and facilitating high-level governance meetings.
• Proven ability to mentor and build capacity within internal teams.
• Experience developing structured mentorship or training programs with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and leadership growth.

About Us

Evrie Partners is a healthcare IT consulting firm specializing in Epic implementations and Community Connect initiatives. Our mission is to deliver exceptional consulting services that empower health systems to extend their reach and improve care delivery through strategic partnerships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.