Vcu Rrtc
Community Liaison Specialist - Virginia Center on Aging
Vcu Rrtc, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Advertising Summary:
The Virginia Center on Aging is recruiting for a full-time Community Liaison Specialist who will work at an 80% full-time effort, recording 32 hours of work/week.
Unit:
College of Health Professions MBU
Department:
Center On Aging
Department Summary:
The Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) is a statewide agency created by the Virginia General Assembly, with our home at Virginia Commonwealth University in the College of Health Professions. VCoA was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1978 (Code of Virginia 23.1-2311). Since 1978, VCoA has worked to protect and improve the quality of life of older Virginians, so that they might remain interdependent and contributing members to life in Virginia. Partnerships with others have made our initiatives possible. Please contact us if you wish to join us in accomplishing this work.
About Virginia Commonwealth University:
VCU is a public research university unlike any other, dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.
We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
VCU’s mission drives us to remain dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community.
Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.
Position Summary:
The Community Liaison Specialist will advance the VCU Health Partnership with Tribal Nations and Virginia Center on Aging initiatives with Tribal Nations by coordinating engagement between VCU, VCU Health, and Virginia’s Tribal Nations. This role strengthens relationships, supports culturally responsive health initiatives, and ensures that education, research, and clinical programs align with community needs.
This position will work at 80% full-time effort (32 hours/week) with full benefits and an adjusted salary.
This is a restricted position with guaranteed funding until August 31, 2028.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Development:
Support the VCU Health Partnership Work Group; establish processes to track and expand Tribal partnerships; connect Tribal leadership with VCU Health leaders.
Community Engagement:
Identify Tribal health needs; link communities to VCU/VCU Health programs (e.g., CMH Family Residency, Dentistry rotations); represent VCU at Tribal events, powwows, and health summits.
Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP):
Serve as liaison to the Virginia Geriatric Education Center; advise on curriculum; recruit Tribal citizens; co-create culturally relevant educational materials.
Senior Nutrition and Behavioral Health Project:
Guide culturally appropriate needs assessments and training; conduct focus groups and interviews; develop and disseminate findings on food security, trauma‑informed care, and behavioral health; represent project with advisory councils; serve as liaison with Chickahominy, Pamunkey, and Upper Mattaponi Tribes.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Subject Matter Expert.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Knowledge of culturally responsive practices in health and aging.
Experience coordinating multi‑institutional partnerships and educational programming.
Salary Range:
$56,000/year
Benefits:
All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hours per Week:
32
Restricted Position:
Yes
ORP Eligible:
No
Flexible Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
University Job Title:
14234N - Sr Education Specialist CE 1
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Leland "Bert" Waters Contact Email:lhwaters@vcu.edu
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The Virginia Center on Aging is recruiting for a full-time Community Liaison Specialist who will work at an 80% full-time effort, recording 32 hours of work/week.
Unit:
College of Health Professions MBU
Department:
Center On Aging
Department Summary:
The Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) is a statewide agency created by the Virginia General Assembly, with our home at Virginia Commonwealth University in the College of Health Professions. VCoA was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1978 (Code of Virginia 23.1-2311). Since 1978, VCoA has worked to protect and improve the quality of life of older Virginians, so that they might remain interdependent and contributing members to life in Virginia. Partnerships with others have made our initiatives possible. Please contact us if you wish to join us in accomplishing this work.
About Virginia Commonwealth University:
VCU is a public research university unlike any other, dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.
We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
VCU’s mission drives us to remain dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community.
Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.
Position Summary:
The Community Liaison Specialist will advance the VCU Health Partnership with Tribal Nations and Virginia Center on Aging initiatives with Tribal Nations by coordinating engagement between VCU, VCU Health, and Virginia’s Tribal Nations. This role strengthens relationships, supports culturally responsive health initiatives, and ensures that education, research, and clinical programs align with community needs.
This position will work at 80% full-time effort (32 hours/week) with full benefits and an adjusted salary.
This is a restricted position with guaranteed funding until August 31, 2028.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Development:
Support the VCU Health Partnership Work Group; establish processes to track and expand Tribal partnerships; connect Tribal leadership with VCU Health leaders.
Community Engagement:
Identify Tribal health needs; link communities to VCU/VCU Health programs (e.g., CMH Family Residency, Dentistry rotations); represent VCU at Tribal events, powwows, and health summits.
Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP):
Serve as liaison to the Virginia Geriatric Education Center; advise on curriculum; recruit Tribal citizens; co-create culturally relevant educational materials.
Senior Nutrition and Behavioral Health Project:
Guide culturally appropriate needs assessments and training; conduct focus groups and interviews; develop and disseminate findings on food security, trauma‑informed care, and behavioral health; represent project with advisory councils; serve as liaison with Chickahominy, Pamunkey, and Upper Mattaponi Tribes.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Subject Matter Expert.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Knowledge of culturally responsive practices in health and aging.
Experience coordinating multi‑institutional partnerships and educational programming.
Salary Range:
$56,000/year
Benefits:
All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hours per Week:
32
Restricted Position:
Yes
ORP Eligible:
No
Flexible Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
University Job Title:
14234N - Sr Education Specialist CE 1
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Leland "Bert" Waters Contact Email:lhwaters@vcu.edu
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