Director of Community-Engaged Experiences
Director of Community-Engaged Experiences
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Job Description
Job Description
The Public Health Program in the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech seeks a Director of CommunityEngaged Experiences to support students in our MPH degree program which is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Reporting to the MPH Director this position will lead the programs efforts to prepare our students to enter the public health workforce with professionalism and practicebased experience.
Specifically this position will have administrative responsibility for all aspects of the MPH practicum experience including developing practicebased placements matching students with placements on the basis of their career goals monitoring student performance during the placement and overseeing the delivery and assessment of the required work products. The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated commitment to building strong mutually beneficial relationships with a broad range of community partners. As the position will also provide career counseling familiarity with public health career pathways is also essential.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Public Health Population Health or related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with diverse students faculty staff and community members
Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience with database development/management and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity and working knowledge with academic program accreditation particularly regarding the demonstration and integration of practicebased competencies
Demonstrated commitment to building mutually beneficial academiccommunity partnerships
Experience setting and upholding expectations for students regarding professionalism
Demonstrated ability to teach or coteach courses related to professional development and communityengaged experiences
Pay Band
Faculty
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
12/9/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Nicole Holt at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
