Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

The Department of Neurology seeks an outgoing creative and collaborative Community Outreach and Engagement Manager to support institutionally and externally funded research initiatives focused on brain health aging and dementia.

This role will lead community-facing efforts that advance community-engaged research and education with a primary emphasis on building sustainable partnerships and strengthening community participation across the greater Seattle metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Working closely with program leadership faculty investigators researchers and clinicians the Community Outreach and Engagement Manager will help guide the development and execution of a comprehensive Community Engagement program aligned with research and programmatic priorities. This position will support outreach strategy development partnership cultivation and community-based activities that enhance research participation support dissemination and promote meaningful bidirectional engagement. Responsibilities include coordinating educational and outreach initiatives supporting engagement infrastructure and contributing to evaluation and reporting efforts

The Community Outreach and Engagement Manager will lead and coordinate community-facing initiatives that support the mission of UW Department of Neurologys brain health and aging research program. This position will serve as a primary liaison between the institution and community partners with a focus on developing implementing and evaluating outreach activities that advance community-engaged health research education and service. The role will work closely with faculty investigators research staff clinicians and external stakeholders to build sustainable partnerships enhance community participation in research identify new partnership opportunities aligned with research or health-promotion goals and ensure that community perspectives are meaningfully integrated into institutional programs.

As a representative of the institution and researchers at community events meetings and public forums excellent communication organization and professionalism are essential. This role also requires the ability to think both flexibly and strategically while managing day-to-day operations balance multiple projects with clear objectives and strict timelines and proactively identify opportunities for program improvement. As this role requires direct community engagement The Manager must be comfortable with public speaking and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence skills in working with a broad range of individuals including the public community leaders clinical and research faculty and other research staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement & Partnership Development 40%

Establish cultivate and maintain long-term partnerships with local and regional community organizations healthcare providers public agencies and advocacy groups.

Serve as a primary point of contact between the brain health research program and community stakeholders.

Represent these research program at community meetings conferences and other outreach events.

Support the development and facilitation of community advisory boards and stakeholder working groups.

Outreach Program Development & Implementation 30%

Collaborate with investigators on the design implementation and management of community outreach strategies and engagement plans that align with program objectives.

Coordinate and deliver community-based workshops educational programs and engagement activities.

Support participant recruitment retention and dissemination efforts for community-engaged research projects.

Ensure outreach approaches are culturally responsive ethical and community-informed.

Program Coordination Evaluation & Reporting 10%

Coordinate logistics for outreach events meetings and community-based activities.

Track and document engagement activities partnerships and related metrics.

Assist with evaluation of outreach effectiveness and community impact.

Prepare reports summaries and documentation for program leadership funding agencies and stakeholders.

Education Communication & Resource Development 10%

Develop and adapt educational materials presentations and communication tools for community audiences.

Translate research and health information into accessible community-friendly formats.

Provide training and guidance to research staff and students on best practices in community engagement.

Research & Grant Support 5%

Collaborate with investigators on community-engaged research design implementation and dissemination.

Contribute to grant and project proposals.

Project Management & Team Collaboration 5%

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across research clinical and administrative units.

Supervise and coordinate outreach staff trainees or community health workers as appropriate.

Manage timelines deliverables and cross-partner communications.

Maintain detailed financial records and accounting adhering to defined project budgets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Public health social sciences health administration communications or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience in community-engaged research or community outreach and engagement with an emphasis in public health or human subjects research.

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain community partnerships.

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Experience working with diverse populations and community-based organizations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree (MPH MSW MPA or related field).

Experience in academic health centers medical schools or research programs.

Familiarity with NIH-funded or grant-supported programs.

Experience supporting community-engaged or participatory research.

Supervisory experience and comfort working in multidisciplinary environments.

Working Environmental Conditions:
This is a hybrid employment opportunity combining office-based remote and community-based work.

Regular local travel to partner sites and community events.

Occasional regional travel may be required.

Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.