Program Manager, Community Engagement, College of Public Health

$53,039 - $66,299/Yr

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) is seeking a Program Manager to support the Associate Dean of Community Engagement in the development, implementation, and management of initiatives aimed at promoting public health and well-being within our communities. This role is crucial in fostering strong relationships between MEZCOPH and communities in Arizona and beyond. The Program Manager will collaborate with various health departments and community partners to organize outreach programs, events, and initiatives that promote community involvement and address local needs. In this position, the Program Manager will oversee staff, student interns, and volunteer efforts, coordinating partnerships with external organizations, and measuring the impact of these activities on both MEZCOPH and the communities served. The role requires a proactive approach to building and maintaining community partnerships, creating and implementing strategies to engage various community members, organizations, and partners in alignment with MEZCOPH's goals. The Program Manager will serve as a liaison between MEZCOPH and community members, ensuring effective communication channels and addressing concerns or feedback from the community. Additionally, the Program Manager will conduct research and assessments to understand community needs, demographics, and trends, which will inform the development of targeted engagement strategies and programs. This includes supporting academic health departments by developing relationships with health department staff to identify research and service priorities and assist with identifying student interns. The role also involves managing outreach programs, identifying opportunities to host or participate in community events, workshops, and programs that promote community involvement, dialogue, and inclusivity. The Program Manager will design, coordinate, and evaluate outreach programs to reach targeted communities, ensuring that MEZCOPH's community engagement efforts are effectively communicated through various channels, including social media and in-person outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining community partnerships by creating and implementing strategies to engage various community members, organizations, and partners.
• 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.
• Supporting academic health departments by developing relationships with health department staff to identify research and service priorities and assist with identifying student interns.
• Developing MOUs and other types of documents and agreements to formalize community engagement activities with various entities.
• Identifying opportunities to host or participate in community events, workshops, and programs that promote community involvement, dialogue, and inclusivity.
• Designing, coordinating, and evaluating outreach programs to reach targeted communities, such as science cafe series, educational initiatives, volunteer programs, or community development projects.
• Assisting 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.
• Assisting 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.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of community engagement efforts, tracking progress, and preparing reports to share with community partners and MEZCOPH.
• Providing guidance and support to staff members, student interns or community outreach teams involved in community engagement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in public health or related field.
• Two years of experience managing and evaluating community-based programs.
• Two years of 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).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities.