Department: Center for African American Health DEI Center for African American Health
Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator - Center for African American Health
Job Family Group: Professional Staff
Job Description Summary: Assists a Program Manager or Program Director in coordinating all activities of a particular program. The Community Engagement Coordinator at the Center for African American Health (CAAH) plays a crucial role in advancing our mission of promoting health equity within the African American community. This essential position involves close collaboration with the Center's Director and team members to support research initiatives that align with CAAH's four pillars: research, education, service, and policy. The role also includes engaging with community health stakeholders, contributing to data analysis, reporting, and supporting the development of research proposals. Working within a team of professionals and collaborators across Kansas City, Wichita, and faculty and staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center, this position reports to the Director of the Center for African American Health. The Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, Associate Directors, and staff to advance research efforts and provide technical support. The position works within a hybrid model, with both on-site and remote responsibilities, and will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Must have reliable transportation. There is significant overlap in the communities and stakeholders served by both centers, and the coordinator will work collaboratively across Kansas City, Wichita, and with faculty and staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center. **
Job Description: Job Duties - Collaborate with the Center for African American Health (CAAH) to support their research and community engagement activities in Kansas City and Wichita, ensuring alignment across the four pillars of research, education, service, and policy.
- Build and maintain relationships in Wichita by attending and representing the organization at events in both areas.
- Work across the four pillars of CAAH's programming in Kansas City and Wichita to ensure successful implementation of each initiative, engaging local stakeholders and expanding community awareness of the Center's work.
- Develop and execute strategies to spread knowledge about the CAAH and its initiatives across both communities.
- Enhance community understanding and support for the CAAH by engaging with local stakeholders and organizing educational events.
- Represent the organization at various events and meetings in Wichita, ensuring consistent engagement and representation.
Pillar Directors 1. Service Represent the organization at community events to build presence and relationships. Provide support and assistance during local events and initiatives. Increase organizational visibility through active participation in community activities.
2. Education Locate essential contact information (phone numbers/emails) for community coordination. Manage and coordinate repair projects and community-led ground support activities. Ensure that community members have access to necessary resources and information.
3. Research Gather data related to events and environmental projects. Attend relevant meetings to stay informed and engaged.
4.Policy Attend and represent the community at capitol meetings and state-level discussions. Advocate for community health needs and policies at the state level.
Required Qualifications Education: Associate degree in business, public health, health administration, or closely related field.
Work Experience: - Project management and grant writing experience.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience using data management systems and/or programs.
Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree
Work Experience: - Prior experience in community settings (organizations, non-profit, government, etc.).
- Coordinate and attend community events, serving as a liaison between the organization and local stakeholders.
- Led the implementation of community-focused programs, managing project timelines and stakeholder communication.
Skills - Strong background in community engagement, program coordination, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and manage diverse programmatic needs.
- Experience with program implementation and capacity building is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Documents: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how you meet the required qualifications
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Rate Type: Hourly
Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range: $26.13 - $39.20
Minimum $26.13
Midpoint $32.67
Maximum $39.20