Director of Community Outreach Job at Western University of Health Sciences
The Director of Community Outreach (DCO) assists the Assistant Dean for Community Patient Care and Associate Dean for Community Partnerships and Access to Care to develop, organize and grow the College of Dental Medicine’s Community-Based Dental Education Program. The DCO supports community-based programs which includes but is not limited to clinical externship site recruitment, selection, calibration activities, quality assurance and relationship building. This person also serves as a liaison between the College of Dental Medicine and Community Partners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to interact effectively with community partners, health care professionals, faculty, staff, students, and patients.
High level of organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Experience with computers, Electronic Health Record and databases, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, and telephone operation.
Proficiency using all aspects of Microsoft Office suite and various technology delivery systems.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Three or more years of experience in development and management of a complex program.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Community-Based Outreach Programs, Public Health and Not-for-profit organizations.
Master’s Degree in Public Health or another related field.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish, English/Chinese)
List comments regarding work hours
Work hours are usually M-F 8am-5pm. Weekends and evening hours may be required. This position requires travel between CDM sites which include but not limited to sites in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County, CA.
Posting Date 10/12/2021 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty
Assist with Community-Based Dental Education Program site recruitment and selection ensuring diversity of locations, populations served, services provided, and health care delivery systems
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty
Assist with data management that may be required for grants, accreditation, inventory, and varying reporting requests. Manage the rotation site reporting requirements, student site evaluations and annual site reports. Support the site calibration activities and quality assurance. Maintain tracking system to verify these activities
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Duty
Establish and distribute Community-Based Dental Education student rotation assignment schedules ensuring equity in types of locations, experiences provided and rotation lengths. May be required to visit rotation sites for site calibration activities. Manage Community-Based Dental Education calendars. Work with TDC Supervisor’s, as needed, to manage staff schedules in Community-Based Dental Education
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Duty
Organize and manage community-based in-person sessions or webinars related to calibration activities, continuing education activities and community meetings
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty
Assist in obtaining future grants, donations (in-kind), and any other funding sources. Support in implementing current grants
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty
Represent the College of Dental Medicine at community events, health fairs and other related meetings
Percentage Of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Percentage Of Time
5
Physical Demands
Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
No
If yes, list maximum weight and duration
WesternU Policy requires persons employed by the University to provide proof of vaccination against the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), subject to limited exemptions, regardless of whether the employee is on-site or working authorized to work remotely. Exempted employees, or those whose status of full vaccination is pending, will be required to submit to regular COVID-19 testing for in-person/on-campus work assignments.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job will require travel between School Based Oral Clinic sites as well as travel to various health fairs and other events.
Duties are normally performed in an office, laboratory or clinic setting. The noise level in these settings is usually moderate.
This job will require travel between School Based Oral Clinic sites as well as travel to various health fairs and other events.
Duties are normally performed in an office, laboratory or clinic setting. The noise level in these settings is usually moderate.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Applicant Document
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