Director of Community Outreach and Engagement

Job Posting:

JR102063 Director of Community Outreach and Engagement (Open)

Department:

College of Health Professions , JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

08-04-2026

Close Date:

08-25-2026

$125,000.00 Annually

Job Description:

The Director of Community Outreach and Engagement will coordinate and manage outreach, community engagement, Clinic expansion initiatives, and collaborate with the Dean of the college to advance research and community service initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory field practicum sites, seminars; Participating in CHP meetings and coordination of CHC meetings on a regular basis.

• Monitors and ensures that clinic protocols and established practices are current and in accordance with state and national guidelines for primary care services.  Collaboration with community agencies for health education, health promotion initiatives for faculty and students in the CHP.

• Planning, supervising, and evaluating community agencies for service-related initiatives that impact student learning and faculty competency. Establishing a community advisory panel to address community needs and provide community assessment and evaluation initiatives. Engaged in community outreach initiatives that address health disparities across the life span.

• Identifies and implements initiatives to improve access to health care and resources. Directs and coordinates community engagement initiatives to expand primary care services to include behavioral health, care of children, and geriatric care. Establishes initiatives aimed at increasing community awareness and seeking health for the CHC as a primary care facility.

• Coordinate and manage outreach, community engagement, and clinic expansion initiatives, and collaborate with the Dean of the college to advance research and community service initiatives.

• Establish, in collaboration with the Dean of the CHP, a program of research aimed at community involvement, student and faculty-led research that addresses health disparities, health inequities, and is inclusive of the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Earned a doctorate in a health-related field. National certification in disciple or specialty preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one year of clinic management.

• Faculty teaching experience a minimum of 1 year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Research expertise as demonstrated with funding or involvement in research activities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.

• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.

• Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe subjects in project.

• Move around campus for classes and meetings.

Additional Job Information:

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits.  Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

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Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

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