Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Relations, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Financial Management, Government Relations, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Public Affairs, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Resource Utilization, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Overview
The Director of Community Engagement oversees campus-wide community outreach initiatives at UF Health Jacksonville and reports to the Vice President of Community Engagement. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management, developing, implementing, and overseeing community engagement strategies, partnerships, outreach programs, and UF Health Jacksonville-sponsored events. Community engagement efforts within the UF Health system are tailored to each hospital, with distinct structural and reporting relationships.
Responsibilities
- Oversee community outreach initiatives and major events involving external relations and public engagement.
- Represent UF Health Jacksonville in community engagement efforts, collaborating with leadership as needed on public relations and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), coordinating with area hospitals to implement CHNA initiatives, ensure alignment with campus priorities, optimize resource utilization, and drive measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications leadership, as well as outreach and public relations professionals at other hospital systems and within the broader community.
- Oversee the campus-wide community outreach website and lead engagement team meetings, enhancing collaboration, establishing structured processes, and ensuring initiatives align with UF Health Jacksonville's strategic goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the role.
Qualifications
- Required: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public relations, community outreach, public affairs, nonprofit management, government relations, or a related field. Experience working with community, regional, or state leaders/officials is preferred.
- Preferred: Experience in public affairs, corporate outreach, or nonprofit leadership, with a demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
- Proficiency in utilizing and contributing to social media platforms for outreach and engagement.
- Demonstrated success in budget planning and financial management.
- Ability to build, lead, and motivate teams with varied skills and expertise.
- Proven ability to develop collaborative, cross-functional relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a strategic and results-driven mindset.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently under tight deadlines and provide timely updates.
- Capacity to work independently and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
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University of Florida Health Science Center