Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director (Community Outreach, Strategic Engagement and Partnership)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department CINJ - Cancer Health Equity &
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Director (Community Outreach, Strategic Engagement, and Partnerships) within Cancer Health Equity & Engagement at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Administration (Cancer Health Equity Center of Excellence (CHECoE), Co-Director, ScreenNJ), this position is responsible for the strategic, tactical, and operational leadership of Community Education, Engagement, and cross-sector strategic partnership activities. The role oversees the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, improvement, and overall coordination of these initiatives-scaling from localized grassroots outreach to macro-level institutional and ecosystem alliances-including supervision and direction of assigned personnel, systems, resources, activities, and budgets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:
Strategic, tactical, and operational planning of COE and ScreenNJ community education and engagement initiatives, services, and resources to define, operationalize, and achieve COE and ScreenNJ program goals.- Develops long- and short-range plans including selection of approaches, development of educational program guidelines and structures, activities, budgets, and support resources that align with program and organizational plans and priorities.
- Develop and present to the Senior Director of Administration (CHECoE), ScreenNJ Co-Director executive-level communications that effectively communicate the strategic plan, progress, and portfolio-wide partnership growth and strategic alliance roadmaps for community educational programing and engagement.
- Develop, promote, and nurture professional relationships with existing and potential partners to enhance CINJ's ability to secure new and ongoing funding streams for COE and ScreenNJrelated efforts.
- Develop cross-sector strategic alliances (incorporating corporate, academic, and external enterprise partners alongside community groups) into long- and short-range planning.
Develop, implement, and direct COE and ScreenNJ program activities, services, and content- Lead the planning, development, and operational support of complex statewide COE and ScreenNJ partner development, support, outreach, and education efforts.
- Manage the identification and selection of solutions and approaches that meet COE and ScreenNJ mission and partner- specific needs.
- Develop, expand, and sustain community engagement and outreach activities, scaling from localized grassroots mobilization to macro-level institutional ecosystems and cross-sector partnerships, in collaboration with Senior Director of Administration (CHECoE, Co-Director, ScreenNJ) to identify and address unmet needs and cancer burdens in accordance with priorities of the Cancer Institute and ScreenNJ program areas and partner communities.
Evaluation, data collection, and assessment to continuously improve the quality, impact and efficiency of the COE/ScreenNJ Program and related departmental efforts- Monitor progress towards COE and ScreenNJ goals, and iteratively refine implementation to address barriers, capitalize on opportunities, and dissemination of evidence-based and promising practices.
- Conduct assessments of current systems and processes, develop requirements for new or expanded functions and processes, and manage and prioritize staff time and program resources to effectively implement these requirements.
- Lead and oversee data collection, analysis, and assessment of current systems/processes, moving beyond purely internal-facing process evaluations to explicitly measure external partnership health, cross-sector collaboration outcomes, and broader ecosystem penetration, development of proposed improvements, and implementation of leadership- and partner supported improvements to meet program goals.
Communicate, Collaborate, and Bi-Directional partner engagement to extend, enhance, and sustain ScreenNJ Program efforts- Strengthen, expand, and sustain ties with internal and external partners, moving beyond treating community-based organizations as the sole external stakeholder group to explicitly balance them with key institutional, corporate, and academic partners, including collaborating with other NCI designated Cancer Centers that serve our catchment area, particularly with respect to addressing needs of communities with disparities in access, prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship relevant to COE and ScreenNJ program goals.
- Identify opportunities for promoting ScreenNJ efforts, achievements, and results to internal and external audiences and coordinate with CINJ Office of Communications and relevant statewide partners to capitalize on these opportunities.
Supervise, manage, and develop staff to support ScreenNJ Program and related departmental efforts- Oversee personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, training, ongoing staff management, performance appraisals and evaluations, performance coaching and disciplinary actions, separations, leave paperwork, and accommodations.
- Supervise, manage, & direct staff, consultants, & partners to ensure work products align with ScreenNJ & CINJ goals/deadlines, including monitoring progress, providing guidance/direction, & setting & communicating deadlines/goals.
- Motivate staff and build enthusiasm for the program and department by maintaining team focus on key performance goals and celebrating team successes.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 30S
Salary DetailsMinimum Salary 105763.000
Mid Range Salary 133789.000
Maximum Salary 161814.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working HoursStandard Hours 37.50
Daily Work ShiftWork Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Master's Degree in public health, health sciences, health care policy, business administration, public policy, or a related field required.
- Five (5) years progressively more responsible professional level or higher experience in public health, community outreach healthcare, healthcare policy, strategic partnerships, external relations, educational outreach, research and sponsored programs administration, project management, or related services.
- Two (2) years managerial/ supervisory experience required.
Certifications/Licenses - Must have a valid driver's license and access to a car for travel or alternate means of transportation to get to multiple worksites/community events.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment.
- Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all Rutgers and external constituencies. Excellent organizational, writing, and project management skills are key.
- Demonstrated ability to manage numerous projects and people simultaneously.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to guide teams and work with partners to set and achieve clear goals and results.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment are required.
Preferred Qualifications - Bilingual preferred.
- Previous experience in a problem-solving, patient/ client-facing role (preferably in healthcare, as a patient navigator or case manager) preferred.
- Two (2) or more years' experience in team or project coordination, including coordinating and prioritizing tasks between multiple people and/or multiple projects preferred.
- EHR experience a plus.
- Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentSpecial Conditions - Must have a valid driver's license and access to a car for travel or alternate means of transportation to get to multiple worksites/community events.
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST2100
Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
