IPH Deputy Director

About the role

The IPH Deputy Director will lead and grow the Institute’s presence in Phoenix and greater Arizona. This senior leadership role is for someone who has deep knowledge of the Phoenix community, established partnerships with local organizations, and a commitment to advancing health equity and improving access to care through community-based research and programs. The Deputy Director will work with the Executive Director to expand the IPH’s visibility and impact in Phoenix by building a robust program of community engagement aligned with Creighton and Institute missions. To ensure sustainability, the Deputy Director will establish programming and services that attract external funding from philanthropy, grants, and contracts. They will collaborate closely with IPH colleagues in Phoenix and Omaha, leveraging and expanding the skills available across both campuses. As the Institute’s senior leader on the ground in Phoenix, the Deputy Director will support junior faculty, staff, and students, including overseeing graduate student programs such as the LEAD Scholars program and the Piper Health Disparities Fellowship in affiliation with the St. Vincent de Paul clinic in Phoenix. Opportunities for teaching may be developed if interests and needs align.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Phoenix-based IPH staff.
• Build and oversee IPH programming in Phoenix, including the LEAD Scholars program, faculty and staff engagement in research and community engagement efforts, and the Piper Health Disparities Fellowship at St. Vincent de Paul clinics.
• Lead administrative functions related to budget management, funds development, and operations in partnership with internal business office personnel, with support from the IPH Senior Administrator as needed.
• Provide mentorship and create opportunities for students and early-career professionals.
• Collaborate with IPH colleagues across Phoenix and Omaha to expand institutional capacity and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD, DrPH, or equivalent doctoral-level training (or equivalent professional experience) in public health, health services research, community-based participatory research, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in population health, community health, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of, and established relationships within, the Phoenix and greater Arizona community and health care landscape.
• Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, tribal nations, and/or health systems in partnership or coalition contexts.
• Substantive experience in community-based participatory research or applied academic initiatives that advance health equity, access to care, or health-related social needs.
• Experience managing and developing teams, including staff and/or trainees.
• A genuine enthusiasm for mentorship, with a track record of creating opportunities for students and early-career professionals.
• A track record of securing and managing external funding — federal, foundation, or health system — sufficient to sustain research or programmatic work over time.