Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, SW Institute for Research on Women

At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region. With more than 30 SBS majors, the College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. Seven of our graduate programs are nationally ranked in the top 25, including top 5 programs in anthropology, geography, political philosophy, and creative nonfiction. With a wide range of subjects to choose from, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

The University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their 7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (7 Generations CoE) team. SIROW is a resource and research institute that designs, implements, and evaluates community-collaborative projects to improve community well-being. The purpose of the 7 Generations CoE is to create a center to develop and strengthen behavioral health agencies to better serve tribal communities to improve health outcomes.
The primary purpose of the Health Promotion Partnerships Coordinator is to support the 7 Generations CoE in achieving its goals by facilitating communications, activities, and relationships that engage behavioral health professionals and community members across the nation. The position will involve representing the CoE at national and regional events and building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The person in this position will primarily support three focus areas of the CoE: (1) soliciting guidance from national experts, (2) impacting policy, and (3) developing leaders.

This position is supported by grant funding.

The position will require extensive travel throughout the United States, with approximately 30% of the time spent traveling out-of-state.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Coordinate Leadership Components of the CoE

• Play a key role in the development and design of
  behavioral health trainings,
  workshops, and other activities that the CoE's leadership receives.
• Develop content and resources to support the goals and
  initiatives of the leadership fellows throughout their engagement in the CoE.
• Plan the CoE's annual Leadership Academy; designing and
  administering content.
• Coordinate a national recruitment strategy to identify
  leadership fellows.
• Facilitate connections between fellows and among various
  communities.

Support the CoE's National Steering Council (NSC)

• In partnership with the 7 Generations team, design,
  develop, and create behavioral health content and resources that reflect NSC
  member input, address identified community needs, and inform CoE activities and
  approaches.
• Assist in planning and coordinating quarterly NSC
  meetings, including region- and community-specific cultural activities and
  experiences that align with behavioral health priorities.
• Develop relationships that support the engagement of
  current NSC members and the recruitment of future members, while serving as a
  resource for behavioral health information and support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the CoE's National
  Steering Council, which is comprised of behavioral health experts, professionals, and persons with lived
  experience.

Enhance the CoE's Visibility, Reach and Efficacy

• Represent the CoE at national and regional events. This
  may include serving as an exhibitor, participating in networking activities,
  giving presentations, and other types of engagements.
• Make connections and build relationships with a variety of
  stakeholders to ensure the CoE is reaching those in need and of benefit to the
  target population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and competency working with
  American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
• Skilled at building positive rapport, engaging in positive
  interactions with others, and developing close and ongoing relationships.
• Proactive communicator, strategist, and problem-solver.
• Creative, thoughtful, and intentional (specifically
  regarding the identification and/or development of activities and experiences
  for NSC members and leadership fellows).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be highly responsive to communications.
• Ability to provide exceptional follow-through on tasks and
  initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-part
  collaborative team, taking into consideration perspectives from NSC, internal
  team members, and federal funders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel,
  PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to participate in extensive national travel.
• Ability to meet agency standards for attendance and
  punctuality.
• Skilled at effective work habits and professional judgment
  and ethics.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel on an airplane.

Work Schedule and Travel Requirements:

This position requires regular weekday hours and some evenings or weekends. Some flexibility in scheduling is available to meet employee needs, as long as program needs are still being adequately addressed. The position will require extensive travel throughout the United States, with approximately 30% of the time spent traveling out-of-state.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions.