Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time
Job Title: Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a highly qualified Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement to join our team at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

About the Role:

The Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement will provide leadership and direction to the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, coordinating all community engagement activities of the Cancer Center. This includes collaborating closely with community partners, Massey members, Cancer Community Connection Coalition, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and its activities, including monitoring the cancer burden within the catchment area.
  • Participate in strategic planning and recruitment activities for Massey.
  • Lead assessments of the cancer burden and communicate data and priority focal areas regarding the cancer burden to investigators, community members, and public policy advocates.
  • Develop and monitor strategies to maximize community engagement, particularly with individuals from medically underserved or underrepresented populations in research.
  • Lead cancer care navigation and evidence-based education interventions.
  • Meet with Massey Program Leaders to foster inter-programmatic collaboration and provide guidance in the formulation of scientific objectives and goals.
  • Promote the development of catchment area-focused, cancer disparities, and community-engaged research across all three Massey research programs.
  • Interface with Massey's Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to align their inter-related activities.
  • Implement strategies, goals, and metrics to complete the Community Outreach and Engagement pillar as defined by Massey's strategic plan.
  • Facilitate community education within the catchment area, working with the Massey Marketing and Communications unit.
Requirements:
  • PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
  • Academic appointment with tenure or tenure-track position.
  • Extensive cancer-relevant research experience.
  • Proven extramural funding track record.
  • Extensive publication experience.
  • Proven community engagement and participatory research activities.
  • Experience working with underserved communities and community-based organizations.
  • Experience in and coordination of collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working as a leader within an NCI-designated cancer center.
  • Proven extramural funding track record (NCI peer-reviewed grants).


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