Community Outreach/Engagement Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13878
Department	Eppley Inst Administration 50001825
Business Unit	Eppley Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	TBD
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	This position will assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of FPBCC’s Community Outreach and Engagement efforts. This position has two major roles – one is to coordinate the Community Scientist Program and the other is to conduct outreach and education activities to promote community-engaged research and increase clinical trial awareness and participation among underrepresented population groups. As an integrated staff member, the Education and Outreach Specialist will work in diverse, community-based settings in both rural and urban areas throughout Nebraska. Occasional evening and weekend hours as well. This requires flexibility and ability to drive one’s own vehicle and University vehicles. Daily tasks can be done in a hybrid working environment, with a mix of in-person commitments, travel, and tasks that can be completed virtually.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Operations
Working Title	Community Outreach/Engagement Specialist
Job Title	Education & Outreach Specialist
Salary Grade	EO25S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$59,700 - $95,500/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	04/28/2025
Application Review Date	05/05/2025
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Public Health, Public Administration, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Healthcare or related field. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience in developing and administering community outreach programs. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Education:	Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or other relevant certification(s) • 4 or more years’ experience working in community settings and with diverse populations. • Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups) • Bilingual in English and Spanish
Preferred Experience:	One year in public health, healthcare management, medical or related field
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Word, PPT, Outlook
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Healthcare or related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have some experience developing and administering community outreach programs?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have some experience developing and administering community outreach programs, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No