Director, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

Position Title:

Director, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

Hiring Range Minimum: $101,500

Hiring Range Maximum: $126,900

Employment Category:
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM with flexibility required to meet obligations of position; may include evenings or weekends. A hybrid option for onsite/remote work days may be available as needs of the role allow.

Location:

Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility:
Hybrid

Is this a term position?:
No

Is this a grant funded position?:
Yes

Open Until Filled:
Yes

In direct support of Dartmouth Cancer Center’s (DCC’s) commitments as an NCI
-designated comprehensive cancer center, the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement manages the strategic and tactical development of strategies and infrastructure to support DCC’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. The Director identifies and develops mechanisms for DCC to: engage community members and organizations in shaping our cancer research and control agenda and activities; catalyze community-focused cancer research and control activities;

and improve the health of our catchment area through dissemination, implementation, and translation of research and evidence-based recommendations. The Director is the connection between DCC researchers and its catchment area, bearing primary responsibility to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that can be leveraged for outreach, and engagement activities.

NOTE :
This position is supported by our portfolio of funded projects. Continuation is contingent on funds available in support of that work.

Dartmouth’s Cancer Center is at the forefront of delivering optimal cancer care and scientific discovery to promote cures to cancer. We are deeply committed to working with our community to reduce the burden of cancer experienced throughout our New Hampshire/Vermont catchment area. To that end, we are seeking a Director for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, who will serve as our main connector between our scientists and our regional community—building relationships to support activities that will improve our ability to collaborate with and improve the health of our community.

The Director will be charged with developing and implementing a plan for engaging with community members and organizations to help prioritize what research our cancer center should undertake, while also developing programs that engage community members in our science. The Director will also improve the health of our community through dissemination, implementation, and translation of research and evidence-based recommendations. This is a full-time and beneficiary Dartmouth College position.

Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Masters plus 6 or more years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, or other relevant field.
• Six to nine years of relevant experience in the public health field.
• Demonstrated experience directing or managing a multi-faceted program, preferably in academia.
• Supervisory experience, with ability to manage others and work well in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong reasoning, judgment, decision-making, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with scientists, clinicians, administration, and community members/representatives.
• Abi…