Community Engagement Coordinator, Health on Wheels

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to implement community engagement activities and coordinate Health On Wheels, a trio of mobile health units, supporting the School of Public Health and Health Professions’ mission to improve population health.

The role works with leadership, faculty, students, staff and external partners to strengthen the school’s community presence and impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and evaluation of community outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with university partners, students, alumni and community members to enhance visibility of the school
• Collaborate with the SPHHP Health On Wheels team on scheduling, staffing, inventory management and compliance with university procedures.
• Drive to scheduled events; set up and break down units at event sites; maintain cleanliness of units and coordinate maintenance.
• Track and monitor data to evaluate effectiveness, inform future planning and support accreditation requirements.
• Support grant administration, including managing financial tracking and contributing to grant reporting requirements.
• Supervise and train students, part-time staff, and volunteers in community engagement activities.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in alignment with health standards.
• Manage relationships with community partners, identify new opportunities, and support ongoing collaboration.
• Perform additional duties to support community engagement and Health On Wheels operations.

Job description

The Community Engagement Coordinator is instrumental in the implementation of community engagement activities and coordinating Health On Wheels, a fleet of three mobile health units, in support of the mission of the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) to improve the health of populations in the communities we serve. Working collaboratively with school leadership, departments, program directors, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and external partners, this position will be hands-on, balancing both administrative responsibilities and being involved in community engagement and health initiatives with diverse community members and groups.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will strength the relationships and visibility of the school through active service and engagement in the community that meets or exceeds practice expectations (i.e. community engagement accreditation requirements). From Health On Wheels, UB students and faculty in the health sciences will provide screenings, health education, and navigation for individuals in both urban and rural areas of Western New York.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will be central to ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and evaluation of community outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with university partners (i.e. Office of Interprofessional Practice and Education), students, alumni and community members to enhance the visibility of the school’s contribution to the community to both internal and external constituents.
• Collaborate with the SPHHP Health On Wheels team on operational matters, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing, inventory management and compliance with university procedures.
• Mobile health unit requirements: Drive to scheduled events; Set up and break down units at event sites; Maintain cleanliness of units and coordinate maintenance; Assist with unit detailing and upkeep; Support events during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Track and monitor data to evaluate effectiveness, inform future planning and support accreditation requirements for community engagement and service.
• Support grant administration, including managing financial tracking and contributing to grant reporting requirements.
• Supervise and train students, part-time staff, and volunteers in community engagement activities.
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality in alignment with health standards.
• Manage relationships with community partners, identify new partnership opportunities, and support ongoing collaboration efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support community engagement and Health On Wheels operations.

To promote safe driving practices for the protection of the University Community, all those who drive University-owned vehicles are required to be included in the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) License Event Notification Service (LENS).

This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

About The School

SPHHP is the home to five departments: biostatistics, community health and health behavior, epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition sciences, and rehabilitation science. Faculty and students engage in research and community activities designed to improve the health of populations, communities and individuals. For more information, visit the School of Public Health and Health Professions website.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities