OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - University of Washington - Seattle, WA - work from home job
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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Req #: 225991
Department: HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POPULATION HEALTH
Posting Date: 08/28/2023
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,417 - $6,084 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: 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,
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.
Housed in the UW School of Public Health, the Department of Health Systems and Population Health is a dynamic academic and research department with the mission of working with partners in public health and health care to prepare leaders, design solutions, and conduct innovative research that is translated into practice and policy. The Department is steadfast in its efforts to improve and promote the health of all populations, and staff contribute daily and directly to the work of faculty, students, researchers and other staff, providing support and expertise to the Department's common cause.
The Department of HSPop values and honors excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, practice, and service to catalyze innovative solutions that overcome complex public health challenges. We are dedicated to hiring staff who integrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism within their roles and responsibilities. Our department is excited to welcome individuals who are eager to contribute to interdisciplinary work and offer new approaches that enhance health and well-being with sustained population impact.
HSPop has an outstanding opportunity for an Outreach & Engagement Specialist to provide critical program support for the new Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH). ARCH's mission is to serve as a rigorous and community-driven academic hub focused on the critical interrogation and disruption of racist mechanisms within systems that threaten the health and well-being of Black and Indigenous peoples and peoples of color. Guided by anti-racism and community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles, the research portfolio of ARCH will collaboratively create, implement, and evaluate organizational and community change strategies to improve the experiences and outcomes of communities facing structural racism.
The Outreach & Engagement Specialist role is a unique opportunity to lead center communications, outreach, engagement, and events. This role will require the deployment of an array of skills related to administration (e.g., scheduling and meeting logistics) in addition to communications (e.g., spearheading center newsletter, social media, and other communication processes) and programming (e.g., event planning and support) to ensure the successful operation of the ARCH Center. The ARCH Center is a new and developing center and this role would be responsible for the development and implementation of new event and communication processes, policies, and procedures. The Outreach & Engagement Specialist will report to the ARCH Center Operations Manager and will work with affiliated faculty, staff, students, and community partners to support the ARCH mission of advancing system- and community-level approaches for disrupting and repairing the impacts of structural racism in public health and healthcare. Overall, the Outreach & Engagement Specialist must be comfortable working in a new and evolving environment, operating in collaborative work relationships; providing a high level of initiative and attention to detail; engaging others representing diverse groups and communities with respect, empathy, and cultural humility; and upholding the highest ethical professional standards.
The Outreach & Engagement Specialist will independently manage various projects and program initiatives for the ARCH center. This role will have full ownership of program and event planning for ARCH, including development and establishment of initiatives, budgeting, implementation, supervision and coordination of event volunteers and participating staff, and evaluation of events and programs. This position will conduct rapid cycle evaluation and develop and implement processes and procedures for ARCH.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications Management (30%)
• Develop and train staff and students on relevant processes, policies, and procedures related to center-wide communication best practices.
• Serve as primary contact with program participants (including, but not limited to, faculty, scholars, staff, students, alumni, higher education institutions, healthcare systems, professional associations, government agencies, non-profit organizations).
• Establish intermediate and long-term communication strategy & data analysis process in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Compose and disseminate correspondence, center newsletter, social media, website, and printed materials related to program policies, procedures, and operations; edit materials for accuracy, appearance, readability, and style.
Meetings and Event Operation (35%)
• Establish and train staff and students on relevant event, meeting, and travel practices for center-lead community engagement and education strategy priorities.
• Manage BLACKSTAR Education Engagement Series Program, including but not limited to logistics for meetings, conferences, banquets, business meals, speaking engagements, etc.
• Represent ARCH Center at school, university, and community meetings/events that relate to the mission and purpose of the ARCH Center and HSPop.
• Establish and implement intermediate monitoring and long-term evaluation for all center events and programs in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Conduct and utilize rapid cycle evaluation of center processes and procedures and implement changes accordingly.
• Establish program and event budgets from allocated center-wide funds.
General Administrative Support (35%)
• Perform complex scheduling and travel coordination for the ARCH Center Director and affiliate faculty.
• Establish and maintain records and files for ARCH Center programming.
• Order, receive, and maintain inventory for ARCH Center programming.
• Monitor and evaluate program activities in relation to program goals within established program parameters.
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of administrative, project management, or operations experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Commitment to infusing equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles within planning and execution of tasks, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work proactively as well as seek and apply feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, proofreading, and electronic as well as verbal communications.
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail, as well proactive anticipation of needs and ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and information with tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Zoom and other teleconferencing technologies, Adobe reader, website content maintenance, and database management and electronic methods to collect data. Comfort in learning and using technology and technological applications to assist in project management, event management, cloud sharing, and more.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in writing meeting minutes and formatting comprehensive and detailed documents such as standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of higher education academic and advancement/fundraising structures, processes, and protocols.
• Demonstrated success working in environments of change, uncertainty, and transition.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement, which may include an ongoing, regular remote work arrangement in addition to reporting onsite. The University's Seattle campus will remain the official work location. All telework and hybrid working arrangements will be reviewed by the Center and subject to University, School of Public Health and Department of Health Systems & Population Health policies.
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 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.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
Expected salary: $5417 - 6084 per month
Location: Seattle, WA
Job date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:19:49 GMT
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