Manager, Community Relations

Hiring Department
:
Diversity & Community Health

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1039534

FTE
: 1

Shift
:
Flex Days

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
On-Site

Posting Close Date
: 2/20/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $76,715.00-$90,452.00

* Final salary offered will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience/qualifications, and budget.*

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers.

It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

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This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Business Administrative Associate (Manager, Community Relations) position is responsible for supporting the outreach strategy to drive community presence in target areas for the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System under the direction of Health Equity and Community Relations leadership. Identifies and establishes relationships with key community leaders and organizations. Represents the health system at various events and on councils within the community.

Provides analysis of community assessment and other statistical data sources to identify key health disparities and needs in the community within the health enterprise PSA. Provides consultation with various units and clinical leaders to align programs and providers with community needs to deliver health education, outreach, and medical services to address health disparities. Establishes partnerships with external partners to further the reach of UI Health in its primary service area.

• Supporting and participating in community health initiatives and programs, events, outreach, and health education. Attend and staff on-site health events in the community
• Manage department event schedule and logistics
• Recruit clinical volunteers and speakers from across the clinical enterprise
• Process event registration and sponsorship forms, track attendance and maintain database. Compile event reports for end of year reporting
• Create and maintain community outreach annual plan in collaboration with Director
• Manage financial and administrative aspects of department, i.e. reimbursements, purchase orders, supply orders
• Order and maintain inventory of print materials, equipment, and supplies for events
• Track and write reports for events and budget submissions
• Assist with health education program development and community impact.
• Draft and distribute community communications, collaborate with marketing, and promote UI Health.
• Draft Social Media announcements, collaborate with Marketing
• Organize and maintain event contacts, expenses, and event calendars
• Recommend opportunities for awareness and visibility of UI Health service lines
• Maintain and strengthen relationship with community organizations
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Act as an ambassador of UI Health in the community and with other healthcare organizations, patients, and stakeholders
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work…