UConn Health · 4 hours ago
Assistant Vice President, Inclusion and Health Equity
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expUConn Health is an integrated academic health center that is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity. The AVP will provide leadership and direction for diversity and health equity efforts, working closely with various stakeholders to advance strategic priorities and foster an inclusive environment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of UConn Health’s senior leadership team and as a strategic advisor to the CEO, VP for Inclusion and Civil Rights, and other executive leaders
Define and implement institutional diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity priorities
Develop, monitor, and evaluate performance metrics to ensure transparency and accountability in DEI and health equity initiatives
Cultivate an inclusive climate that supports the academic, research, clinical, and community missions of UConn Health
Lead UConn Health’s equity compliance efforts, including EEO/AA compliance and related reporting
Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and accreditation standards relevant to teaching, research, and clinical care
Establish systems of evaluation and assessment for DEI and health equity initiatives
Serve as a visible and trusted leader within the community, fostering authentic partnerships and co-creation with stakeholders
Improve recruitment, retention, advancement, and success of individuals from underrepresented groups
Enhance communication, engagement, and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
Leverage data, proven methodologies, and innovative programming to drive progress in DEI and health equity
Identify exemplary practices, align resources, and encourage cross-organizational collaboration
Secure and manage external funding through grants, fundraising, and third-party sources to expand initiatives
Define and articulate UConn Health’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity values
Integrate these principles into the institution’s service philosophy and organizational culture
Establish and monitor measurable outcomes that reduce disparities and improve equity in healthcare delivery, education, and research
Expand educational and training opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals
Partner with community stakeholders to co-create strategies that address root causes of health inequities
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity initiatives in healthcare or higher education
Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and staff supervision
Knowledge of public health principles and community engagement practices
Proven ability to collaborate across complex organizations and engage effectively with diverse constituencies
Record of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to transparent leadership
Preferred
Seven or more years of management experience at the leadership level within an academic medical center or institution of higher education (ideally, previous experience in healthcare related to clinical care, public health practice, research, teaching and/or training)
Individual record of significant contributions in the areas of biomedical research, clinical or public health practice, health disparities/health inequities research or related fields
Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges and opportunities for diversity, equity and inclusion innovations in classroom education and clinical training
Demonstrated experience working with populations who often lack opportunity and access in education and/or health care settings
Awareness of the historical origins and persistence of structural factors that disadvantage populations in health care and higher education that are drivers of disparities
Documented history of successfully developing, implementing and advancing strategic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in a highly matrixed organization
Demonstrated experience in addressing complex root cause upstream drivers of health disparities facing communities and creating strategies and action plans to address, assess, and evaluate deployed interventions
Experience developing, implementing and overseeing innovative diversity and inclusion training and education programs for a variety of constituencies
Effective project management, organization and analytical skills
Evidence of collaborative work with students, faculty, staff or other constituents at the university level and in other settings (e.g., peer institutions)
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration
A doctoral or other terminal degree in health professions or a related field and experience working effectively in an academic health center is preferred
Company
UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Steele
Uconn Health Leaders, Co-Founder
Anne Horbatuck RN, BSN, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
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