Associate Director, Community Engagement And Programs
Associate Director for Community Engagement and Programs at Drew Center for AIDS Research Education and Services (Drew CARES), which will provide essential leadership to organize and oversee HIV service administration on the CDU / MLK Medical Campus. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Research at DrewCARES. This individual will facilitate regular meetings between leaders of community agencies dedicated to the children of all ages as well as all campus HIV providers and support voluntary participation to meet collective goals. This role integrates community engagement strategies to improve partnerships and amplify voices of underserved populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following and other duties as assigned :
Community Engagement :
- Building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and advocacy groups to promote child health initiatives.
- Designing and overseeing outreach programs focused on preventative care, health education, and access to pediatric, HIV and HIV prevention services.
- Collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate community needs into departmental research and clinical priorities.
- Advocating policies and programs that address social determinants of health affecting children and families and individuals living with HIV.
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of community engagement activities to ensure alignment with Pediatric departmental and Drew CARES goals.
Administrative Duties :
Attend all relevant national, regional, and local meetings and represent Drew CARES.Prepare summaries of relevant policy and funding changes for Drew CARES.Follow policy development at the local, state, and federal level that pertain to HIV care.Participate in learning events, conference, and / or meetings representing the Pediatric Dept and Drew CARES.Manage and review all LA County Division of HIV / STD Program (DHSP) service contracts at CDU prior to submission and manage site visits, plans of corrective action (POCA) reviews, etc.Serve as primary liaison for CDU between DHSP.Oversee program manager in collaboration with Associate Director for ResearchProvide training and development as needed for faculty, staff, or coalition members related to campus HIV activities.Oversee development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Drew CARES.Develop new internal policies to ensure compliance with new regulations or standards of care.Administer and chair Partnership for Unified Services for HIV (PUSH), with meeting frequency at minimum of 4 times per year.Monitor program budgets and expenditures and assist grants accountant in preparing and submitting budget modification requests.Lead and support student activities at DrewCARES.Supervise staff as needed.Data Management :
Oversee data manager and assist with development and maintenance of Drew CARES patient database.Facilitate development of screening and prevention standards, with publication and dissemination for PUSH.Facilitate development of PUSH data dashboard to track clinical quality standards, patient experience, and coordination of care.Compile data into shared dashboard for PUSH.Workflow Development :
Facilitate discussion of existing and desired workflows for patient care at PUSH meetings.Work with leadership at all organizations to develop and operationalize workflows.Research and Service Coordination :
Initiate and oversee research approvals, volunteer applications, and data management.Keep log of all ongoing projects.Support budgeting and reporting activities.Support grant-writing activities.Submit IRB applications and represent the coalition at any required meetings.Other Duties and Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications / Requirements :
Education :
Doctoral degree in a health-related field, or comparable years of qualifying educational / work experience.Experience in working with coalitions in a health-related field.Experience :
Ten (10) years or more of relevant experience.Knowledge / Ability / Skills :
Minimum competency in second language, word processing software, good oral and writing skills.Complexity :
The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing / obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high / low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.Work Environment :
Position located onsite.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasionally required to work in confined space.Mental Demands :
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.Special Requirements :
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.Compensation :
$75,500 - $115,000 AnnualPosition Status :
Full Time, ExemptConditional Employment :
The employment status of this position is classified as "Conditional." Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by (Gilead Science Prep, G0037240-Exp. 3 / 31 / 26, HIV CMSPS, C0062800-Exp. 2 / 27 / 28, Ryan White Title III, G00875K0-Exp. 6 / 30 / 28, Centene, G00284FD-Exp. 12 / 31 / 27, UCLA CDU CFAR, EXP-3 / 31 / 27 ), your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.
EEO Statement : Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement : Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.
