Director-Community Outreach and Engagement

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Community Outreach and Engagement to lead strategies that extend care beyond hospital walls, building partnerships with local organizations and advancing CSR. This role requires 7–10 years of management experience and relevant degrees.

The director guides outreach priorities, evaluates programs for impact, and collaborates across external groups to improve community health outcomes and strengthen engagement across regions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for IU Health's community outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and review outreach priorities based on community health needs assessments.
• Drive innovative programs and partnerships to advance CSR and community health outcomes.
• Evaluate programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable results.
• Collaborate with external community groups and agencies to assess needs and drive engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Partnership building

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Director – Community Outreach and Engagement

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

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• 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 is 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.