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Req #: 242337

Department: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Job Location Detail: Primary site at Health Sciences Center, but job will require travel to connect with Community Based Organizations

Posting Date: 01/10/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $8,750 - $10,279 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The School of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Community Engagement to join their team.

The Office of Healthcare Equity Director of Community Engagement will be responsible for leading and overseeing strategic initiatives to amplify community voices and cultivate strong relationships within diverse communities, with a particular emphasis on healthcare, medicine, higher education, research, and clinical trials. This position will play an instrumental role in the development of a Community Based Research Collaboratory, focused on engaging and collaborating with the community to decrease health inequities of our most socially and historically marginalized communities living in Washington State. This position is funded by the State of Washington, as related to House Bill 1745 – Diversity in Clinical Trials. This role will focus on creating positive change and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education, and research for all. The Assistant Director will play a key role in centering community needs and perspectives to create a thriving and inclusive community where everyone has access to the resources they need.

This position is housed in the Office of Healthcare Equity, serving a complex network of UW Medicine entities, including hospitals, clinics, and the School of Medicine. The role requires navigating diverse perspectives and interests related to community engagement across this extensive organization. Strong cultural humility and sensitivity are essential for building trust and effective partnerships with communities, particularly those who may have historically experienced barriers to healthcare. This position will report to the Director of Strategy and Operations and will have supervisory responsibilities for one team member.

The Assistant Director directly impacts UW Medicine’s reach into the surrounding area and the underserved members within. This person is at the forefront of ensuring that programs and initiatives reach their audience, to better serve the community. They advocate for these audiences working to highlight and prioritize their needs for UW Medicine. Through data collection, events, collaboration, relationship building, social media, and other engagement efforts, the Assistant Director not only has direct impact on UW Medicine, but the community they live in.

At UW Medicine, we believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right and everyone should have the same access and opportunities for the best possible outcomes. This belief is tied to our mission to improve the health of the public. However, it’s important to acknowledge that institutional racism has created inequities in society — even within our own healthcare system — that result in health disparities. We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate these inequities. Healthcare equity isn’t owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence and in the work we control.

Research shows that members of marginalized groups – including women, LGBTQ+ identified people, Black, Indigenous, and people of color tend to apply to jobs only if they meet every single requirement listed. At UW Medicine, we want the best candidates for the job, and those candidates may have different forms of experience than the qualifications listed. If you are passionate about uniting, empowering, and celebrating diverse communities for all and breaking down barriers for equity, we encourage you to apply. UW Medicine seeks leaders who represent our diverse workforce and the communities that we serve.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Leadership and Strategic Planning (40%): In partnership with OHCE Leadership, oversee the Office of Healthcare Equity’s commitments to support community engagement, specifically as related to Diversity in Clinical Trials, House Bill 1745.

• Develop and implement a long term and comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with UW Medicine's mission and goals, prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

• Collaborate with senior leadership across UW Medicine to ensure that community engagement efforts are integrated into broader institutional initiatives.

• Advocate for funding opportunities to support community engagement efforts.

• Oversee and manage a team of community engagement professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.Program Development and Management (30%):

• Leverage experience with Community Based Participatory Research and/or other methodologies to develop and implement innovative programs and initiatives that address these needs and promote equitable access to healthcare, education, and research.

• Develop and manage community programs, such as volunteer programs, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives.

• Conduct ongoing needs assessments to identify and understand the unique challenges faced by underrepresented communities in healthcare, medicine, higher education, research, and clinical trials.

• Oversee the development and execution of community engagement plans, including goals, objectives, and key performance indicators.

• Develops and implements sophisticated evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of community engagement efforts by using advanced statistical techniques to analyze data, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and modeling.

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the community, specifically in healthcare, medicine, higher education, research, and clinical trials. This includes presenting recommendations to leadership and key groups, securing buy-in, and overseeing the execution of initiatives.Community Partnership and Outreach (30%):

• Identify and engage with diverse community groups and organizations.

• Utilize innovative approaches to ensure diverse audiences easily understand complex information related to healthcare literacy, research participation, and clinical trials.

• Lead a team in cultivating and managing strategic partnerships with key community stakeholders, including Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), public agencies, healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and residents from diverse backgrounds. Guide the team in developing collaborative initiatives that advance shared goals.

• Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement joint initiatives.

• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all community engagement events, ensuring they foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, with a particular focus on reaching and engaging underrepresented groups.

• Represent UW Medicine at community meetings, conferences, and other events to build relationships and raise awareness of our work. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Public Administration, Communications, Community Development, and Public Health.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related field, with a demonstrated track record of working with underrepresented communities. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a strong ability to mentor and develop staff.

• Demonstrated expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• Experience with grant writing and fundraising.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Public Administration, Communications, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related field, with a demonstrated track record of working with underrepresented communities.

• Experience with Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methodologies would be a significant asset.

• Familiarity with the healthcare and research landscape in Seattle and the surrounding region would be beneficial. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.