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Buffalo Urban League · 4 months ago

Senior Director of Health Equity

Buffalo, NY, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

Buffalo Urban League is dedicated to eliminating health disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes in Buffalo and Western New York. The Senior Director of Health Equity is responsible for leading health and wellness programs, integrating social determinants of health into services, and advocating for health equity policies.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for the League’s health equity strategy, ensuring all programs align with organizational goals, community needs, and national best practices

Lead strategic planning, program development, and evaluation across the health equity portfolio

Collaborate with the leadership team to embed health equity principles into all Buffalo Urban League initiatives

Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellness programs to improve outcomes for underserved populations

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as funding requirements

Establish performance metrics and outcomes to measure impact and guide continuous improvement

Develop and sustain partnerships with hospitals, health systems, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and policymakers

Advocate for systemic changes that address health inequities and social determinants of health

Represent the Buffalo Urban League in coalitions, task forces, and at conferences to elevate the organization’s role as a health equity leader

Supervise interdisciplinary teams of community health wellness professionals, social workers, and case managers

Develop integrated service models that connect individuals and families to comprehensive healthcare, mental health, and social services

Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches to care

Oversee program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability

Manage a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and private grants, including compliance, reporting, and renewal

Collaborate with the grant writing and development teams to secure new funding opportunities

Supervise, mentor, and support program directors, managers, and staff across the health equity portfolio

Cultivate an inclusive workplace culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

Lead professional development efforts, ensuring staff remain current on public health and social service best practices

Qualification

Program managementCross-sector collaborationGrant managementPublic Health degreeHealthcare funding knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-building skills