Program Manager, Community Engagement

Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Building and maintaining community partnerships

• Creating and implementing strategies to engage various community members, organizations, and partners, in alignment with MEZCOPH's goals
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with community leaders, and organizations to foster collaboration and mutual support.
• Serving as a liaison between MEZCOPH and community members, ensuring effective and transparent communication channels and addressing concerns or feedback from the community
• Conducting research and assessments to understand community needs, demographics, and trends, informing the development of targeted engagement strategies and programs.
• Support academic health departments by developing relationships with health department staff to identify research and service priorities and assist with identifying student interns
• Develop MOUs and other types of documents and agreements to formalize community engagement activities with various entities.

Managing outreach programs

• Identifying opportunities to host or participate in community events, workshops, and programs that promote community involvement and dialogue.
• Designing, coordinating, and evaluating outreach programs to reach targeted communities, such as science cafe series, educational initiatives, volunteer programs, or community development projects.

Collaborating with internal departments

• Assist with managing the Community, Engagement, Practice and Service Committee for MEZCOPH
• Working closely with internal teams, such as marketing, public relations, and program management, to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment of community engagement initiatives with overall MEZCOPH goals
• Assist student affairs with identifying and placing interns and affiliation agreements
• Developing and implementing strategies to promote MEZCOPH's community engagement efforts through various channels, including social media and the website as well as in-person outreach activities like science cafes

Tracking and reporting:

• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of community engagement efforts, tracking progress, and preparing reports to share with community partners and MEZCOPH

Other duties as assigned, including providing guidance and support to staff members, student interns or community outreach teams involved in community engagement activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to multi-task and address multiple priorities while working independently
• Has excellent spoken and written communication and networking skills
• Able to effectively delegate and follow up on tasks
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting public health and community engagement.
• Understands and is able to apply the concept of Tribal Sovereignty in developing and evaluating tribal programs
• Experience with Microsoft software and database systems.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience require, and;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Master's degree in public health or related field
• Two years of experience managing and evaluating community based programs
• Two years experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with developing MOUs, affiliation agreements, and contracts
• Experience working with communities in the Southwest and with Tribal nations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills