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OU Health · 1 month ago

Director of Community Engagement -- Tulsa, OK

Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

OU Health is seeking a Director of Community Engagement to lead the development and execution of their community strategy in northeast Oklahoma and the greater Tulsa region. This role focuses on building visibility and partnerships ahead of the 2028 opening of the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, with responsibilities including community outreach and health equity programs.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOncology

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a Tulsa regional community engagement strategy aligned with OU and OU Health’s mission, brand, and community health priorities

Serve as an extension of OU Health’s Community team, scaling programs and activations in the Tulsa region

Build and strengthen relationships with Tulsa community organizations, civic leaders, local government, schools, tribal partners, and nonprofits across northeastern Oklahoma

Partner with the OU Foundation on deepening relationships with philanthropic partners

Serve as the primary representative for OU Health community engagement in Tulsa, ensuring alignment with statewide outreach strategies and leadership direction

Partner with the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center leadership team to ensure early community awareness, education, and partnership development in advance of the 2028 opening

Develop and implement community-based cancer awareness and prevention programs, including screening events, educational initiatives, and patient navigation partnerships

Identify barriers to care and collaborate with health equity and population health teams to design interventions that address disparities in cancer outcomes across the region

Partner with the Stephenson Cancer Center teams to integrate community outreach with research, education, and patient access initiatives

Lead activation and outreach efforts tied to the cancer center’s pre-opening and launch phases, including milestone events, public forums, and community advisory engagements

Identify strategic sponsorships, community partnerships, and events that position OU Health as a leader in improving health outcomes for all Oklahomans

Identify strategic community partnerships and engagement events that position the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center as the leader in cancer care in NE Oklahoma

Collaborate with OU Health Marketing and Communications to elevate stories of local impact, partnerships, and community health improvement

Serve as a visible and trusted ambassador of OU and OU Health at community events, media engagements, and stakeholder meetings

Collaborate with the Community Partnership Allocation Committee (CPAC) to ensure community partnerships, sponsorships, and donation strategies in Tulsa align with OU Health’s mission and measurable community benefit

Design and implement a regional framework for community engagement operations that can scale across service lines and community needs as the system grows

Create tools, processes, and metrics to evaluate the impact of partnerships, programs, and events on brand awareness and health outcomes

Oversee local sponsorships, community benefit reporting, and program evaluation for the Tulsa region

Contribute to the development of Tulsa County’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and OU Health’s Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP)

Foster collaboration between community partners, providers, and OU Health clinical teams to ensure cohesive execution of outreach and education initiatives

Ensure community engagement activities support OU Health’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and health access, especially in underserved populations

Partner with academic and public health collaborators to connect community programs with measurable improvements in cancer prevention and health outcomes

Represent OU Health in local coalitions and public health working groups addressing cancer, chronic disease, and health disparities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Community engagement strategyHealthcare outreachPartnership developmentPublic health knowledgeProgram developmentCultural equity familiarityEvaluation expertiseCommunication skillsRelationship-building