Community Engagement Area Vice President

The Community Engagement lead is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated community engagement strategy for Advocate Health at the market level.  Advocate Health is a multifaceted healthcare system providing world-class services throughout the Southeast and Midwest regions. The Community Engagement lead and team serves as liaisons between Advocate Health and the community, developing strategies and programs that maximize relationships and support our mission. Advocate Health strives to be a catalyst for meaningful, positive change in the communities it serves and invests in partnerships that help improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all. Advocate Health's vision is to be the best choice for all. Therefore growth strategies, reputation, and awareness are critical components of this role. The Community Engagement lead has a high level of engagement and visibility in the community while also developing engagement opportunities for other Advocate Health leaders to ensure the organization is leveraging resources, ensuring strategic goals are being met, and maximizing responsiveness to the community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies market-wide community relations and engagement priorities and oversees the development and execution of plans to accomplish the priorities.
• Provides direction for community-based services and partnership initiatives in partnership with other Community and Social Impact Division departments, Population Health, Strategy, and core market leadership.
• Develops relationships with community partners and leaders to support growth, reputation, awareness, and community health priorities.
• Interacts with leadership across the Advocate Health market, including providers, to build support for and increase participation in the enterprise's community and social impact agenda.
• Identifies key corporations and businesses in each region and oversees the development and execution of plans to build relationships with them.
• Partners with Corporate Social Responsibility to activate community sponsorships congruent with the needs/expectations of local communities and place Advocate Health leaders on critical boards and community leadership programs in the community.
• Provides direction and support for local hospital/community advisory council engagement in the community and social impact agenda of the enterprise.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Level of Education: Master's degree in health and human services or related area.

Years of Experience:  At least five years of leadership experience in health care, community relations, community engagement, or community health. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Ability to present a positive image of the organization while always maintaining high integrity.
• Ability to develop persuasive arguments and present them coherently and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) or similar products

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.