Director of Community Outreach and Engagement

Department: College of Health Professions, JM
Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term

About the role

The Director of Community Outreach and Engagement will coordinate and manage outreach, community engagement, clinic expansion initiatives, and collaborate with the Dean of the college to advance research and community service initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory field practicum sites, and seminars.
• Participate in CHP meetings and coordinate CHC meetings on a regular basis.
• Monitor and ensure clinic protocols and established practices are current and in accordance with state and national guidelines for primary care services.
• Collaborate with community agencies for health education and health promotion initiatives for faculty and students in the CHP.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate community agencies for service-related initiatives that impact student learning and faculty competency.
• Establish a community advisory panel to address community needs and provide community assessment and evaluation initiatives.
• Engage in community outreach initiatives that address health disparities across the lifespan.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve access to healthcare and resources.
• Direct and coordinate community engagement initiatives to expand primary care services to include behavioral health, care of children, and geriatric care.
• Establish initiatives aimed at increasing community awareness and promoting the CHC as a primary care facility.
• Coordinate and manage outreach, community engagement, and clinic expansion initiatives in collaboration with the Dean of the college.
• Establish, in collaboration with the Dean of the CHP, a program of research aimed at community involvement, student and faculty-led research that addresses health disparities, health inequities, and is inclusive of the community.

Requirements

• Earned a doctorate in a health-related field.
• National certification in discipline or specialty preferred.
• A minimum of one year of clinic management experience.
• A minimum of one year of faculty teaching experience.
• Research expertise as demonstrated with funding or involvement in research activities.

Conditions of Employment

• Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Travel to off-site meetings, conferences, or to observe subjects in project.
• Move around campus for classes and meetings.

Pay

$125,000 annually

Benefits

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. View available benefits.