Director of Community Affairs - Harlem Campus

Overview

The Director of Community Affairs works closely with the Deans on our Harlem campus as well as with organizations and members of the Harlem Community to help develop and maintain key relationships that will both strengthen Touro's presence in Harlem and cultivate interest in the medical and health sciences professions for the youth of Harlem. The recruitment and retention of URM students and service to underserved communities is an important part of the mission of both schools on our Harlem campus.

Responsibilities

Serves as a TouroCOM, PathA, & TU NYSCAS MS/RT (and any other Harlem based Touro academic program) representative in interaction with local CBOs, Healthcare Organizations, Elected Officials, Civic Organizations, etc.

Serves as screener for non-Touro entities seeking to use the Touro facility at 125th Street for meetings on onetime or regular /ongoing basis.

Serves as Co-Chair of Community Service Committee that oversees TouroCOM students health-related interactions with Harlem (or Greater New York) Community.

Serves as an advisor of TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT Admissions Committees.

Participates in the Introduction to Cultural Competence Course for first year students.

Provides outreach to URM candidates for matriculation to TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT, as indicated by Chairs of Admissions Committees and Dean of Students.

Serves as staff to TU NYSCAS MS/RT, PathA, & TouroCOM Community Advisory Boards; scheduling meetings, assisting in fund raising efforts, facilitating interactions with TouroCOM, PathA, and TU NYSCAS MS/RT staff and students.

Collaborates with the TouroCOM, PathA, TU NYSCAS MS/RT Director of Co-Curricular Learning and Student Engagement to identify co-curricular opportunities for students in community health and healthcare advocacy.

Serves as a mentor/facilitator for Student Organizations' Community Service activities

Serve as chief reporter of the activities of the Department of Community Affairs and Diversity; producing annual reports, writing articles for publication in print media; Positive Community, Amsterdam News, Harlem News Group; assisting in proposal writing.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Master's Degree preferred.

Medical or Health Science background a plus.

Evidence of community engagement.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Works in a timely and efficient manner in conjunction with others.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to prepare and present reports effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

Travel

Ability to travel as needed throughout the NYC metropolitan region and as needed to assist with elsewhere.

Physical Demands

Use of Computer

Extensive time sitting and standing

Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,725.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $44,580.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans

Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

Dependent Care and Transit Programs

Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability programs

Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

Generous Paid Time Off

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

Annual Holiday Schedule

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Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2024-11415

College TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 9:00am - 5:30pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Community Relations

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US