Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

Xavier University of Louisiana -
New Orleans, LA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title

Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

FLSA

Exempt

Department

Office Of The Dean Of Pharmacy

Job Summary

The Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator provides community engagement and outreach activities for both the Louisiana Clinical and Translational (LACaTS) Center and the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education. The Coordinator works with community groups and health care providers. Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate the activities of the LACaTS’ New Orleans Community Advisory Board and provide support to the LACaTS’ personnel coordinating the Baton Rouge and Shreveport Community Advisory Boards. For the Center (CMHDRE) the coordinator facilitates collaboration with community organizations and coordinates the activities of both the External (Scientific) Advisory Board and the Community Advisory Board. The incumbent will coordinate internal and external meetings of the CMHDRE and the Community Engagement and Outreach Resource Core (CEOR) of LACaTS. The coordinator provides administrative support the Director of CMHDRE and the LACaTS’ CEOR. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MPH or MHA) or equivalent experience in community or organizational engagement preferred.

Extensive community engagement experience.

Special Requirements Summary

Work Hours

Full-time

KSA's

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

Community Based Participatory Research Principles and Methods

Strong organizational skills and the capacity to coordinate health education and promotion program activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient user of personal computer, Microsoft software applications (e.g. Word, EXCEL and PowerPoint, etc.) and Google suite

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

Serves as the community liaison for the Center related to new and ongoing community projects
Coordinates, writes and submits in a timely manner any progress reports required as well as the renewal application for the endowment funding
Facilitate the meetings of the community advisory boards operated under the auspices of the Center.
Provide administrative and operational support to the activities of the LACaTS Community Engagement and Outreach Resource (CEOR) Core.
Work collaboratively with representatives from government agencies, community organizations, and businesses in mitigating health disparities and improving health outcomes in Louisiana.
Serve as the liaison between the Center and the Community in establishing and maintaining trusted bi-directional relationship with community.
Maintain accessible and complete records regarding resources, key contacts, evaluation data, meetings, number of individuals reached, etc.
Leads and coordinate aspects of various educational outreach events in the communities we serve.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S286P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

03/06/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Date

03/03/2023

Application Review Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/2446

About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.

Apply Now

Posting Details

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected