Director-Community Outreach and Engagement

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Director of Community Outreach and Engagement to lead strategic initiatives, develop teams, and improve community health outcomes. This role drives CSR, community benefit reporting, and partnerships with external groups, translating vision into measurable results across regions.

You will oversee outreach priorities, assess programs, and foster innovative solutions to align with IU Health’s mission and values, extending care beyond hospital walls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Marketing or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant management experience in community health programs.
• Experience in a complex, matrix organization.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory guidelines.
• Strong clinical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teams and build collaborative partnerships to translate strategy into measurable results.
• Launch innovative community health initiatives and evaluate impact.
• Navigate complex systems and coordinate with regions and disciplines.
• Develop outreach priorities aligned with community health needs assessment.
• Drive CSR and community benefit reporting.

Skills

Management experience

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Marketing or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Director – Community Outreach and Engagement

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health’s leadership team in the role of Director of Community Outreach and Engagement.

The Director of Community Outreach and Engagement strategically drives IU Health’s mission to improve the health of our communities through innovation and excellence in care, education, research, and service by extending the organization’s values of charity and justice in healthcare outside of the hospital and clinic walls. This director leads the preservation of IU Health’s non-profit status and community benefit reporting. This leader advances corporate social responsibility (CSR) in measurable ways that support, strengthen and improve communities.

The director develops, reviews, and maintains the outreach priorities for IU Health as identified in the community health needs assessment. This leader continually evaluates and assesses existing programs to ensure they meet the needs of the community, align with the organization’s strategic goals, and priorities and achieve desired results. This director leads a team in the development of innovative programs and initiatives to advance system mission and engagement priorities. This leader works closely with external community groups and various agencies to assess community needs, measure overall community health status and drive community relations and community benefit efforts.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader who can inspire teams, build collaborative partnerships, navigate complex systems, and translate strategic vision into measurable results. This leader must be comfortable launching innovative initiatives, generating new opportunities for growth and impact, and bringing diverse stakeholders together to develop practical solutions that improve community health outcomes. The ability to identify emerging opportunities, activate teams toward a shared goal, and cultivate broad engagement across regions and disciplines is essential for success in this role.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director-Community and Patient Outreach

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Marketing or related field is required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant management experience; experience in developing and implementing community health programs and initiatives is preferred.
• Requires experience in a complex, matrix organization.
• Requires knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory agency guidelines and laws.
• Strong clinical background preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.