Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Program Coordinator II - Community Engagement
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Program Coordinator II - Community Engagement
Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Engagement and Principal Investigator, the Community Engagement Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining community engagement programs, initiatives, and resources that advance the Center’s mission and goals.
About The Center The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) Center for Accelerating Excellence in Translational Science (AXIS) focuses on eliminating health disparities in the South Los Angeles community, particularly those related to cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, and HIV/AIDS. CDU led community initiatives to improve local outcomes during the pandemic, including education, screening, prevention, care, and clinical trials.
Essential Duties
Develop and maintain community engagement programs, initiatives, and resources that advance the Center’s mission and goals
Work with internal and external partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing
Serve as a liaison between the Center and various communities, promoting positive relationships and open communication
Promote the Center’s research projects (Full, Pilot, and Supplements) to community physicians, health care providers, potential study candidates, community-based organizations, research organizations, the CDU community, and other locations or groups
Manage community engagement and outreach events and campaigns, including planning, logistics, budgeting, and execution of monthly and annual conferences
Develop marketing and promotional materials for community engagement initiatives that include social media
Write grants and proposals to secure funding for community engagement programs
Train and supervise staff and volunteers working on community engagement projects (e.g., Clinical Trials Education)
Collect data and feedback from participants in community engagement programs to assess effectiveness and make improvements
Keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of community engagement and share relevant information with staff and other stakeholders
Attend community meetings, health fairs, and events as needed to represent the Center
Provide administrative coordination of the Center’s Community Advisory Boards (Latinx & African American)
Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement program management, such as creating reports, PowerPoint presentations, and maintaining records
Education and Experience
Education:
Four-year college degree (B.A., B.S.) in Health Sciences. Experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health is an advantage.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience coordinating educational programs in an academic setting; at least 2 years of experience in scientific and programmatic grant development, writing, and submission of proposals and reports to funding agencies; experience coordinating staff and students and working with HR; experience communicating detailed scientific and administrative information to diverse audiences; experience developing evaluation metrics and marketing/promotional materials; ability to develop professional relationships in complex settings with diverse constituents; experience interpreting policies and resolving issues within an academic setting.
Skills
Experience developing and executing community engagement strategy
Ability to build relationships with diverse groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Budget development and oversight experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; basic/working knowledge of Spanish preferred
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Compensation
$75,000 Annual
Position Status
Full Time, Exempt
Complexity
The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while handling multiple inquiries is essential.
Physical Demands
Typical office environment: long periods of sitting at a computer; occasional standing for events; travel off campus may be involved.
Work Environment
On-site work unless specifically authorized for remote work. May require evenings or weekends to attend events or meet with community members. May handle sensitive information.
Mental Demands
Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained concentration; manage multiple unrelated tasks; use reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, and analytical ability.
Special Requirements
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community
Conditional Employment The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a program, project, grant, or contract. Salary is funded by Axis CEC and end 2/28/2026; continuation depends on continued receipt of funds and funding availability. No work may be performed after grant end dates unless extended in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.
EEO and Fair Chance Statements 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 protected 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other Industries: Higher Education
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About The Center The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) Center for Accelerating Excellence in Translational Science (AXIS) focuses on eliminating health disparities in the South Los Angeles community, particularly those related to cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, and HIV/AIDS. CDU led community initiatives to improve local outcomes during the pandemic, including education, screening, prevention, care, and clinical trials.
Essential Duties
Develop and maintain community engagement programs, initiatives, and resources that advance the Center’s mission and goals
Work with internal and external partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing
Serve as a liaison between the Center and various communities, promoting positive relationships and open communication
Promote the Center’s research projects (Full, Pilot, and Supplements) to community physicians, health care providers, potential study candidates, community-based organizations, research organizations, the CDU community, and other locations or groups
Manage community engagement and outreach events and campaigns, including planning, logistics, budgeting, and execution of monthly and annual conferences
Develop marketing and promotional materials for community engagement initiatives that include social media
Write grants and proposals to secure funding for community engagement programs
Train and supervise staff and volunteers working on community engagement projects (e.g., Clinical Trials Education)
Collect data and feedback from participants in community engagement programs to assess effectiveness and make improvements
Keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of community engagement and share relevant information with staff and other stakeholders
Attend community meetings, health fairs, and events as needed to represent the Center
Provide administrative coordination of the Center’s Community Advisory Boards (Latinx & African American)
Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement program management, such as creating reports, PowerPoint presentations, and maintaining records
Education and Experience
Education:
Four-year college degree (B.A., B.S.) in Health Sciences. Experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health is an advantage.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience coordinating educational programs in an academic setting; at least 2 years of experience in scientific and programmatic grant development, writing, and submission of proposals and reports to funding agencies; experience coordinating staff and students and working with HR; experience communicating detailed scientific and administrative information to diverse audiences; experience developing evaluation metrics and marketing/promotional materials; ability to develop professional relationships in complex settings with diverse constituents; experience interpreting policies and resolving issues within an academic setting.
Skills
Experience developing and executing community engagement strategy
Ability to build relationships with diverse groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Budget development and oversight experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; basic/working knowledge of Spanish preferred
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Compensation
$75,000 Annual
Position Status
Full Time, Exempt
Complexity
The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while handling multiple inquiries is essential.
Physical Demands
Typical office environment: long periods of sitting at a computer; occasional standing for events; travel off campus may be involved.
Work Environment
On-site work unless specifically authorized for remote work. May require evenings or weekends to attend events or meet with community members. May handle sensitive information.
Mental Demands
Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained concentration; manage multiple unrelated tasks; use reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, and analytical ability.
Special Requirements
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community
Conditional Employment The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a program, project, grant, or contract. Salary is funded by Axis CEC and end 2/28/2026; continuation depends on continued receipt of funds and funding availability. No work may be performed after grant end dates unless extended in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.
EEO and Fair Chance Statements 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 protected 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other Industries: Higher Education
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