What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR position at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Position Number
00059482
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department
LA Cancer Prev and Control Pgm
Position Summary
The LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) Office is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and experienced public health professional to serve as the Community Engagement Coordinator. COE is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer through prevention, screening, and survivorship programs and initiatives that are informed by research and developed through community engagement. This position is funded by the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center.
Under the general supervision of the Community Outreach & Engagement Manager, this position will lead state-wide community outreach and engagement efforts for the COE office. Key duties include but are not limited to: developing state-wide engagement strategies; engaging multi-sector partners across the state to provide input on cancer-related programming; identifying community engagement opportunities and coordinating events; participating in community assessment activities; and maintaining a data system to track community engagement activities.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Master's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences or related
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
2 years
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Professional level experience.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of professional-level experience in a related field may substitute for the Masters
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences, or related
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
2 years of experience in community outreach and partnership development. • Experience working with community health workers or other lay health workers/educators. • Familiarity with cancer-related issues, community health programs, and available resourc
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01650P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
About the School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
- At least a Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences or related AND at least two (2) years of professional level experience
- A Bachelor's Degree AND at least four (4) years of professional level experience in a related field
- None of the above
