Community Engagement Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Position: #00821709 – Requisition: #33341

Job Summary

Join the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) as a Community Engagement Specialist. This is a full-time university staff role. The Specialist will play a vital role within MIBH and will be responsible for building and maintaining internal and external relationships and identifying ways to connect the internal and external and campus communities to advance the mission of the MIBH. This position will develop and manage the MIBH Alumni Program.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and foster collaborations with community-based Veteran, military, and first responder organizations, local and state government agencies, healthcare organizations, and other organizations.Work closely with MIBH Leadership on strategies regarding engagement opportunities and execution.Lead community engagement and collaborate with leadership and Marketing & Communications Specialist to create and evaluate the marketing and promotional efforts for these programs.Coordinate, set up, and participate in events, programs, and initiatives to engage military/Veteran/First responder communities in MIBH Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) education and treatment.Coordinate outreach and community engagement related to MIBH.Prepare and conduct presentations

Work Location

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) provides specialty care for military Veterans, First Responders, and retired athletes struggling with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injuries (including concussion) and changes in psychological health. Patients at the MIBH are treated as a person first. We welcome Veterans of any discharge status.

Our intensive, outpatient program combines the best tools in traditional rehabilitation with complementary medicines so you can heal. At the MIBH, we are here to help because there may be nothing “mild” about mild to moderate TBI. To learn more about MIBH click here.

Why Work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceMany additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Science, health-related discipline, or Business.Two (2) years of professional experience in clinical or community engagement serving military, Veterans, or first responders.Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience in clinical or community engagement serving military, Veterans or first respondersExperience building and implementing Veteran/military/first responder community engagement programs. Experience coordinating multi-site community projects.Experience serving military; Veterans; first responder communities.Experience working with non-profit organizations.

Other Requirements

This role is expected to travel up to 25%.Occasionally, this role will require work on weekends for events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Proven track record in problem resolution.Ability to establish priorities and meet competing deadlines.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.Knowledge related to patient recruitment and consenting.Knowledge related to developing and delivering educational interventions.Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position ResumeThree to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Tyler Romero, tyler.r.romero@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until May 2nd, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $51,438 - $65,429.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

University Staff

Job Category

External Relations

Primary Location

Hybrid

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Apr 18, 2024

Unposting Date

May 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Posting Contact Name

Tyler Romero

Posting Contact Email

tyler.r.romero@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number

00821709