Title: Associate Director for Community Engagement

Employee Classification: Assoc Dir, Comm Engagement

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community
outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Associate Director for Community Engagement will play a leading role in the Institute for Health Disparities community engagement initiatives and support the IHD team in establishing a robust community engagement strategy with a particular focus on building relationships with community organizations, service providers, educational institutions (universities, colleges, and schools), local governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Higher Education or relevant field and seven (7) years of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to plan, lead and manage projects within deadlines.Excellent timemanagement skills, including attention to detail, ability to problemsolve.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary settings, as part of a team or independently.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.Ability to analyze data and prepare presentations and publications.Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with External and Internal Program staff and administration, faculty, staff and students across the campus and at other institutions.Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with diverse communitiesAbility to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgroundsAbility to work well independently and as a member of a highly integrated and diverse teamStrong listening and communication skillsUnderstand that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of effectively executing our work

Preferred Qualifications

Grantsmanship experience.
Published manuscripts.
Evidence of working with community organizations, local governments and philanthropic organizations
Career interest in minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.

Job Duties

• Coordinate minority health and health disparities community engagement efforts across UNT Health Science Center schools and colleges. 
• Establish and manage an official Community Advisory Board (CAB) that represents diverse community stakeholders including organizations, federally qualified health centers, local governmental agencies, educational institutions and philanthropic organizations, federally qualified health centers, local governmental agencies, educational institutions and philanthropic organizations. 
• Develop and manage a database of community partners for communication and engagement activities.
• Facilitate regular community meetings to foster relationship for building collaborations to promote health equity.
• Applied Interprofessional Education: Develop interprofessional teams (public health, biomedical students, medical students, pharmacists, PAs, social work nursing) of students to engage students, residents and organizations in underserved communities. social work nursing) of students to engage students, residents and organizations in underserved communities. 
• Develop educational programs that lead to certification. 
• Lead and participate in extramural funding applications. 
• Ensure that communication to the community is culturally competent. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Work with community leaders to learn their cultural needs and preferences ensuring open, compassionate, and respectful communication.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.