Director of Community Engagement, School of Public Health [R0151133]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Job Title
Director of Community Engagement – School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Job Description The Director of Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for building, sustaining, and expanding partnerships that advance the mission, visibility, and enrollment goals of the UNLV School of Public Health (SPH). A central responsibility of this position is to design and implement outreach and recruitment strategies that attract undergraduate and graduate students whose backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations reflect the demographic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of the Las Vegas metropolitan community. The Director plays a critical role in strengthening educational pathways for individuals historically underrepresented in public health and healthcare professions and in ensuring that the future public health workforce is prepared to serve the diverse populations of Southern Nevada. In addition, the Director of Community Engagement will support and provide leadership to the Nevada Community Health Coalition, and collaborate with the Center for Health Disparities and the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy; conducting community based participatory research through community engagement, education, research and service‑learning opportunities for historically underserved student and community populations.
Key Responsibilities
Build, sustain, and expand partnerships that advance the mission and enrollment goals of the School of Public Health.
Design and implement outreach and recruitment strategies to attract a diverse student body.
Strengthen educational pathways for historically underrepresented individuals in public health and healthcare professions.
Lead the Nevada Community Health Coalition and collaborate with the Center for Health Disparities and the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy.
Conduct community based participatory research through community engagement, education, research and service‑learning opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3-5 years of professional, management and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with community‑based participatory research utilizing assessment, evaluation and data analysis.
Experience with budget management and financial accounting.
Commitment to Diversity A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
Required Attachments Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895‑4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
Job Category Administrative Faculty
Exempt Yes
Full-Time Equivalent 100%
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Job Description The Director of Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for building, sustaining, and expanding partnerships that advance the mission, visibility, and enrollment goals of the UNLV School of Public Health (SPH). A central responsibility of this position is to design and implement outreach and recruitment strategies that attract undergraduate and graduate students whose backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations reflect the demographic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of the Las Vegas metropolitan community. The Director plays a critical role in strengthening educational pathways for individuals historically underrepresented in public health and healthcare professions and in ensuring that the future public health workforce is prepared to serve the diverse populations of Southern Nevada. In addition, the Director of Community Engagement will support and provide leadership to the Nevada Community Health Coalition, and collaborate with the Center for Health Disparities and the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy; conducting community based participatory research through community engagement, education, research and service‑learning opportunities for historically underserved student and community populations.
Key Responsibilities
Build, sustain, and expand partnerships that advance the mission and enrollment goals of the School of Public Health.
Design and implement outreach and recruitment strategies to attract a diverse student body.
Strengthen educational pathways for historically underrepresented individuals in public health and healthcare professions.
Lead the Nevada Community Health Coalition and collaborate with the Center for Health Disparities and the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy.
Conduct community based participatory research through community engagement, education, research and service‑learning opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3-5 years of professional, management and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with community‑based participatory research utilizing assessment, evaluation and data analysis.
Experience with budget management and financial accounting.
Commitment to Diversity A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
Required Attachments Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895‑4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
Job Category Administrative Faculty
Exempt Yes
Full-Time Equivalent 100%
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