Program Manager I - Community Engagement (CAPS)

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Community Engagement Program Manager to lead centerwide and study-specific activities, guiding a diverse team and coordinating with faculty, staff, students and community partners to advance the program's goals.

The role focuses on developing outreach strategies, managing partnerships, and ensuring compliance while delivering engaging programs and evaluating impact to improve health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Design, implement, and evaluate community engagement programs, events, and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data from programs and projects to measure impact and inform improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, and government agencies.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and forums to enhance visibility and partnerships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and joint programming.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders and keep them informed about programs and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Center Director or his/her designee (e.g.. Program Director, Program Manager II, Study Principal Investigator, etc.) to manage centerwide and/or study specific activities and programing. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and other trainees, and community members with various roles across different disciplines. Provide direction and guidance to the study team(s) to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals. The Community Engagement Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies that strengthen relationships between the organization and the communities it serves. The role oversees ooutreach initiatives, partnerships, volunteer engagement, and community-based studies and community engagement activities and partnership opportunities. Work closely with other Program Managers, Program Coordinators and Program Associates within the center.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Design, implement, and evaluate community engagement programs, events, and initiatives that promote awareness and participation.
• Collect and analyze data from programs and projects to measure impact and inform continuous improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, local businesses, community advisory boards, and government agencies.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and forums to enhance visibility and strengthen partnerships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and joint programing.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders and keep them informed about programs and outcomes.
• Facilitate feedback loops with community members to ensure programs are responsive and inclusive.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
• Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to develop outreach materials, educational materials, reports, social media campaigns, and success stories.
• Ensure all activities comply with organizational policies, grant requirements, and community standards.
• Develop opportunities for Pilot funding.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
• Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.