Health Equity Program Director - OHACE

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is seeking a Health Equity Program Director for a full-time, 1.00 FTE day shift role. You will lead and execute the system’s health equity agenda, integrating clinical, public health, and societal perspectives to promote health equity and reduce disparities.

You will oversee strategy implementation, collaboration with stakeholders, and advancement of health equity goals within a leading health system that values education, research, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years related experience required.
• Public health education and/or experience preferred.
• Proficiency in language other than English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Penn State Health system’s health equity agenda.
• Oversee and implement a strategy to promote and achieve health equity goals.
• Integrate clinical, public health, and societal perspectives to improve health equity.
• Reduce health care disparities across the system.

Skills

Health equity

Strategy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public health

Education

Public health background

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact:Savannah Paxton at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Health Equity Program Director will lead and execute Penn State Health system’s health equity agenda, including overseeing and implementing a strategy to promote and achieve health equity goals; integrating clinical, public health, and societal perspectives and approaches for improving health equity; and reducing health care disparities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Minimum five (5) years related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Public health education and/or experience preferred.
• Proficiency in language other than English.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.