Public Health Practice Coordinator

The Public Health Practice Coordinator will be a member of the LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans School of Public Health’s (SPH) Public Health Practice and Community Engagement Office. The incumbent in this position will work collaboratively with practice faculty in community outreach and engagement activities for the School of Public Health. The incumbent will be responsible for public -facing community outreach efforts such as identifying partners and needs, assembling volunteers, planning events, assembling a Community Health Advisory Board, and facilitating meetings. The Practice Coordinator will also support SPH accreditation efforts with preparation of materials, reports, tracking data and dissemination of accreditation progress to faculty and staff via a monthly newsletter. The incumbent will support the practice office with management of student success by tracking various student data, performance metrics, awards, and events. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. A master's degree may substitute for two years of work experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop and/or coordinate opportunities for community outreach and engagement including identifying partners and needs, assembling volunteers, and facilitating events. Disseminate opportunities to faculty, staff, and students. Organize and convene the Community Advisory Board. Provide the community with training and resources to foster skills in autonomous community advocacy and leadership. Coordinate School Community Engagement Committee. Develop and maintain system to respond to direct public queries and connect faculty and staff to community when appropriate. Facilitate integration of public health practitioners into the classroom, working with faculty and course instructors and partner practitioners to match expertise with course content.

- Assist SPH with preparation of accreditation and other reports including collection of data, entry of data, compilation of data, and report writing. Track metrics and provide statistical data to SPH and LSUHSC administration as requested to support ongoing strategic planning goals. Assist with development of tracking mechanisms to ensure data integrity. Prepare and disseminate the Path to Accreditation monthly newsletter.

- Organize Practice Experience Orientation dates each semester; Provide outreach to community organizations and partners interested in hosting practice experience student. Act as liaison with community partners and organizations providing preceptors with guidance to understand course requirements and compliance, and completing required forms, and answering any questions to ensure smooth processes. Assist faculty SPH awards related to the Office of Practice and Community Engagement including nominations and selection. Assist with coordination and management of annual honors day poster session including receipt of abstracts, voting, and arrangements. Prepare and disseminate office of public health practice monthly newsletter with opportunities for community engagement.

- Assist faculty in checking course prerequisites for individual students. Advise students when prerequisites are lacking. Assist with tracking of student progress and student data in courses including receipt of assignments, providing feedback, and grading.

EEO Statement:

LSUHealth New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSUHealth New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).