Associate Director for Community Engagement

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

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

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