Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science · 1 hour ago
Program Coordinator II - Community Engagement
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expCharles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is focused on eliminating health disparities in the South Los Angeles community. The Community Engagement Program Coordinator will develop and maintain community engagement programs, serve as a liaison with various communities, and manage outreach events to promote the Center’s mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain community engagement programs, initiatives, and resources that advance the Center’s mission and goals
Work with internal and external partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing
Serve as a liaison between the Center and various communities, promoting positive relationships and open communication
Promote the Center’s research projects (Full, Pilot, and Supplements) to community physicians, health care providers, potential study candidates, community-based organizations, research organizations, the CDU community, and other locations or groups
Manage community engagement and outreach events and campaigns, including planning, logistics, budgeting, and execution of monthly and annual conferences
Develop marketing and promotional materials for community engagement initiatives that include social media
Write grants and proposals to secure funding for community engagement programs
Train and supervise staff and volunteers working on community engagement projects (i.e., Clinical Trials Education)
Collect data and feedback from participants in community engagement programs to assess effectiveness and make necessary improvements
Keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of community engagement and share relevant information with staff and other stakeholders
Attend community meetings, health fairs, and events as needed to represent the Center
Provide administrative coordination of the Center’s Community Advisory Boards (Latinx & African American)
Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement program management, such as creating reports, PowerPoint presentations, and maintaining records
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree (B.A., B.S.) in Health Sciences. Experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health is an advantage
At least 2 years or more years of experience working in an academic setting or institution with responsibility for coordinating educational programs and activities
At least 2 or more years of experience in scientific and programmatic grant development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports to federal, local, and private funding agencies
Experience in the coordination of staff and students, including experience working in conjunction with HR. Also strongly prefer experience working with diverse partners and cultural sensitivity
Experience with developing and communicating, in written and oral form, detailed and technical scientific and administrative program information to various audiences
Has experience developing evaluation metrics to assist the Supervisor in reviewing the effectiveness of program activities, recommending improvements, and assisting in executing recommendations
Has experience developing marketing/promotional information to increase visibility of the institution or program. Prefer experience articulating detailed or technical scientific information in a generally publicly acceptable and culturally appropriate manner
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships in complex program/organizational settings involving heterogeneous constituents such as academic and clinical faculty, staff, students, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
Experience with interpreting operating policies and procedures and resolving minor discipline and other employee relations issues within an academic setting or institution
Demonstrated experience developing and executing community engagement strategy
Proven ability to build relationships and partnerships with diverse groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Budget development and oversight experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Experience articulating detailed or technical scientific information in a generally publicly acceptable and culturally appropriate manner
Prefer basic/working knowledge of Spanish language
Company
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian, medical and health sciences institution.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.8MKey Investors
ConstellationThe California Endowment
2025-11-20Grant
2019-12-13Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Bita Amani
Co-Founder and Co-Director, CDU Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Brandi Sims Desjolais, Ed.D
Co-Founder & Director, Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Recent News
2025-03-05
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