Title: Outreach Specialist

Employee Classification: Outreach Specialist

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: $51,744.00 min. - $64,680.00

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 variety.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Differential Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

This role will be responsible for coordinating, planning and executing event/program/project logistics. Will aid in the creation of relevant content in order to expand outreach efforts and provide all necessary metrics where applicable. This role will also work with all relevant teams throughout the campus and broader community to draft and communicate announcements, stories, newsletters, and other information about events, developments, accomplishments and milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related professional field and three (3) years of related experience. A combination of education and relevant experience may be substitute for the educational requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate strong written, oral and social media communication skills.
• Demonstrate highly organized, with good planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the general public
• Ability to work according to schedules and itineraries while also being able to exercise good judgement and remain flexible
• Demonstrate discipline and diligence with social media
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple assignments and projects

Job Duties

• To be added by department. 
• Work with team members on planning campus and/or community outreach events.
• Execute on event plans within budget and on time to optimally manage event logistic, venues, vendors, etc.
• Work with team members to develop and execute on social media strategies that help meet organizational objectives.
• Work with team members to create relevant and engaging content for social media platforms or newsletters daily/periodically and monitor platform analytics to optimize content. 
• Work with team members and other units at UNT Health to draft campus and community communications about team events, news, developments and accomplishments. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

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.