- Pay
- $29.33–41.06/hr
- Where
- School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Level
- Mid
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
400050 Medicine - Administration
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 110 H
Compensation Range:
$29.33 - $41.06
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Engagement and Wellbeing program specialist will help implement the strategic activities of the Department of Medicine (DOM) Office of Engagement and Wellinbeing to promote community health equity solutions in the Rochester region. The Program Specialist will facilitate communication, interaction, involvement, and exchange with health professional and community partners to conduct research, partner on community projects, provide organizational support, translate health equity research, and provide project management and evaluation. The position has both strategic and operational responsibilities within the DOM to help the Office of Engagement and Wellbeing implement the DOM Strategic Plan Pillar #1. In addition, the position provides operational support for the Office of Engagement and Wellbeing.
The Program Specialist will collaborate with department leaders (Director of Community Engagement and Health Improvement, Vice Chair of Community Engagement and Health Improvement and Wellbeing, and core faculty) to set priorities for the community outreach, coordinate with researchers, and evaluate and adapt the Office’s activities to strategically support the DOM Strategic Plan Pillar #1.
Essential Functions:
Community engagement and partnership development :
Creates and supports linkages for DOM faculty, investigators, and trainees to support establishment of research and health equity problem-solving partnerships. Supports collaboration around key stakeholder and researcher Rochester community health interests. Maintains relationships with community partners by organizing and attending meetings of community partners. Facilitates connections between DOM and community coalitions and boards. Works to strengthen community engagement in DOM research and translation of research to meet community needs. Develops strategic plans for various program areas, identifies and matches potential sponsors and projects, identifies community needs and/or investigator requirements and provides support to both in developing partnerships. Works to strengthen multidirectional engagement between research and external stakeholders to develop clinical and research health equity solutions.
Internal engagement :
Develops and strengthens engagement with and by faculty, staff, and students across the University with external partners. Provides consultations to researchers who want to engage with the community, convenes small groups of community members with mutual interests/expertise to help advise researchers; solicits letters of support from community-based organizations for research proposals; advises researchers on effective principles of community engagement. Coordinates with other offices/programs across the University (including the Center for Community Health and Prevention, the Wilmot Cancer Center Community Outreach and Education Programs, and the URMC Office of Health Equity…