Director of Outreach and Professional Affairs - Health Administration

Director of Outreach and Professional Affairs - Health Administration

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Job Code
35911

Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Posting Number
req6900

Unit
College of Health Professions MBU

Department
College of Health Professions, Health Administration Department

Department Website Link
https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/

Location
VCU

Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

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Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.

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Typical Duties

Industry Outreach and Engagement (40%)

• Serve as the department's first point of contact for industry partners seeking engagement.
• Track and report industry trends.
• Develop and implement strategy for promotion of industry news on social media and other appropriate channels.
• Manage communications contractor in execution of bi-annual department newsletter and other promotional materials.
• Identify department-associated nominees and lead the submission process for industry awards and recognition.
• Assist with identifying and procuring new residency placement opportunities.

Event Management (30%)

• Lead planning and execution of department events including endowed lectureships, alumni reunion receptions, and others as needed; identify and lead communication with prospective speakers.
• Represent the department at key industry events including conferences and receptions; lead coordination of ancillary alumni events at conferences.
• Serve as the department point of contact for student-led annual golf tournament.
  Identify new opportunities for industry engagement and lead department involvement in same.

Academic Program Support (30%)

• Lead planning and execution of annual KMU academic partnership.
• Coordinate annual eMBA program with VCU School of Business.
• Serve on admissions committee(s); participate in admissions interviews.
• Conduct residency site visits; capitalize on associated opportunities for industry engagement.
• Support Director of Career and Admin. Services in connecting students with mentors, employment opportunities.
• Serve on college and department committees as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 10+ years of related industry or outreach experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to connect authentically with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent independent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to multitask, be resourceful and creative, and show individual initiative.
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential information.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Health Administration.
• Previous work experience with industry relations/workforce development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should not be used for any part of the application submission or process.

FLSA
University Employee

Job FTE
1

Exemption Status
Exempt

Restricted Position
No

E-Class
UF - University Employee FT

Job Category
University Employee

ORP Eligible
Yes

Salary Range
$75,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Compensation Type
Salaried

Target Hire Date
3/31/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Paula Song

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement